RN House Supervisor
Newark, New York
DeMay Living Center

Job Opportunity: House Supervisor (Registered Nurse)

Location: Newark, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 3 shifts of 8 hours and 1 shift of 12 hours per week (36 hours total)
• Shift times vary: 11pm-7am (8 hrs), 3pm-11pm (8 hrs), 7pm-7am (12 hrs)
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend
• Average daily census: 180 patients
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Local candidates must live more than 75 miles away

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Facility has 5 units caring for residents with dementia, diabetes, stroke (CVA), cardiac issues, orthopedic treatments, and neurobehavioral conditions
• Units include:

  • Neurobehavioral unit (dementia/Alzheimer’s with violent behaviors)
  • Rehab unit (post-orthopedic surgery, cardiac procedures)
  • Secure dementia unit (residents at risk for elopement)
  • Long-term care units

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and problem solver during off shifts (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)
• Provide clinical expertise, staff mentoring, and coaching
• Facilitate patient flow across all units
• Supervise nursing care delivered on all units organizationally

Special Equipment & Procedures

• Experience with wound vacs, PICC lines, nephrostomy tubes, tube feeds, indwelling catheters, colostomies
• Skilled Nursing Facility knowledge
• Code management and emergency preparedness
• De-escalation techniques and managing assaultive behavior
• Documentation and process for patient death
• HIPAA compliance and risk management
• Infection control and isolation procedures
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (DPH, TJC, OSHA)
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Coaching and counseling to performance standards
• Federal and state labor laws (FMLA)
• PICC line care/management
• Customer service and incident reporting
• Workplace safety and new admissions
• Experience with productivity standards and staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (charge nurse experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Licensure: Valid RN license for New York
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• Other Requirements:

  • EPIC experience required
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
  • Education verification and transcript if applicable
  • Physical exam, immunizations, and health screenings (TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Flu vaccine or declination, drug testing, eye exam)
  • Compliance with state-specific requirements such as NYS Nurse Aide Registry and criminal background fingerprinting if applicable

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any
• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for some applicants)
• Must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of contract signing
• Facility-specific orientation and competency exams required

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with charge nurse background looking for a travel contract in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment with diverse patient populations and complex care needs.