NURSING SUPERVISOR
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable candidate in the oversight, training and development of nursing staff in congregate care settings. Guides and provides health management support for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Nursing Supervisor will provide leadership and develop quality assurance initiatives to ensure that all sites are meeting regulatory standards while providing guidance and support to the nursing staff to ensure the highest level of health care.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the nursing staff and provide training and support as necessary.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to nursing care.
- Ensure the staff are properly trained and provide ongoing education.
- Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure residences meet all regulatory standards.
- Promotes and restores patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of individual care.
- Hires, onboards, directs, mentors, develops, and coordinates nursing staff, including communicating job expectations, establishes department goals, sets performance standards and completes performance reviews.
- Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff to implement patient care.
- Provides physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families.
- Meets nursing operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; and identifying system improvements.
- Maintains nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Assures quality of care by developing and interpreting hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care, enforcing adherence to state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations, measuring health outcomes against standards, and making or recommending adjustments.
- Promotes patients' independence by establishing individual care goals, teaching and counseling nurses and staff to reinforce their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills.
- Helps to resolve individual needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures.
- Protects individuals and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols, and by enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and participating in team problem-solving methods.
Education and Licensing Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Active applicable state licensure
- America Heart Association issued BLS and ACLS
- NY Infection Control Certification.
Experience Requirements
- Five years nursing and additionally two years nursing supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of OPWDD health regulations, policies and procedures.
- Mental Health background.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work autonomously and as part of an IDT.
- Maintains a strong focus on health promotion and maintenance.
- Strong Leadership and Mentorship capabilities.
- Diverse Clinical Skills.
Salary Range
$110-$120K
Comprehensive Benefits Package offering medical/hospitalization, dental, vision. 401(k) Retirement plan; generous time off benefits.
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Please submit your Resume, and cover letter for consideration to KMaitland@cfsny.org
CFS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Qualifications
Education: Masters (preferred), Bachelors (required)
Experience: Registered Nurse, Active applicable state licensure, America Heart Association issued BLS and ACLS, NY Infection Control Certification (preferred), 5 years nursing and additionally two years nursing supervisory experience, Knowledge of OPWDD health regulations, policies and procedures, Mental Health background, Excellent communication and organizational skills, Able to work autonomously and as part of an IDT (required).
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