Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Pittsford, NY
Della Infotech Inc
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

The primary purpose of this position is to directly supervise charge nurse and team leaders, resident aides. Supervises nursing assistants.
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Responsibilities: · Supports and enhances the philosophy of the nursing department. ·Creates a harmonious work environment, maintains effective communication within the nursing department and between nursing and the other departments for the purpose of problem solving, updates general information. Promotes an atmosphere that is sensitive and responsive to needs of staff and residents, and families. ·Serves as a clinical resource person to NurseManagers/charge nurses and staff in problem solving, development of nursingcare plans and resident assessments. ·Assumes clinical duties as charge/staff nurse as indicated. ·Complies with regulatory agencies and policies and procedures. Promotes and facilitates implementation of policies on units. ·Responsible for communicating pertinent resident, staff, and facility information to the oncoming supervisor. ·Promotes continuity of care and compliance with comprehensive care plan for residents. ·Responsible for coordinating appropriate emergency care, intervention and transportation of the residents, coordinating with the primary physician, medical director and nursing administration. ·Update administration, DON, ADON and Medical Director as needed for facility /resident concerns or problems. ·Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development and promotes staff development. ·Assumes responsibility for operations of nursing department in the absence of DON, ADON with coordination from administration as appropriate. Completes long and short term staffing needs for nursing to ensure adequate and safe staffing for all units, communicating changes as per policy. Reviews staffing and maintains follows minimum standards canceling agency staff as necessary. Participates in development, promotion, interpretation and implementation of standards of care. ·Monitors and follows up on abnormal lab test results and coordinates intervention with NP/MD and Nurse Manager. ·Serves on committees as requested. ·Coordinates with nursing staff, resident admission/discharge and assists staff as needed. ·Provide input on nursing personnel performance. ·Assists administration and regulatory agencies with resident and staff investigations. ·Monitors personnel attendance, counsels and conferences staff, maintaining contact with DON, and Nurse Manager. ·Respects confidentiality of residents, departments and nursing home information. ·Safety rules and procedures are followed.Safety hazards and unsafe acts are reported and corrective action taken. ·Follows up on all incidents and accidents.Completes incident and accident reports per policy. Notifies appropriate parties. ·Utilizes personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls to prevent/minimize occupational exposure to blood and other infectious materials. Follows infection control policies and procedures. ·Assists Nurse Managers and MDS coordinator with MDS and PRI documentation. ·Assists with nursing staff orientation as needed and makes recommendations to staff development coordinator/DON and Human Resources. ·Performs additional job-related duties as necessary within scope of responsibility. ·Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: BS Degree NYS RN License 1 year of supervisory experience Long Term Care Experience