Nursing Supervisor LTC - RPT - Evening Shift - ECMC : Job Details

HOURLY RANGE: $48.093/HR - $64.921/HR NURSING SUPERVISOR - LONG TERM CARE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves supervising the delivery of nursing care in the long-term care facility at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent assigns, monitors and evaluates the performance of nursing and related patient care as performed by lower-level staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of a long-term care nursing administrator. Supervision is exercised over lower-level nursing and support staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: * Assigns duties and schedules nursing personnel of the section; assists in instructing personnel as assigned; * Participates in the candidate interview process; provides input into employee performance evaluations and remedial training; * Makes regularly scheduled rounds to inspect/audit infection control, resident care/pressure sore prevention and treatment, work performance, nursing rehabilitation programs, maintenance of equipment, adequacy of supplies, safeguard of medications/treatments/controlled substance, general orderliness/housekeeping, food service and unit activity programs; * Monitors compliance of personnel with nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and regulations; and takes develops and provides corrective actions for improving employee clinical performance when necessary; * Prepares/oversees reports on the activity of the section, including employee's time, resident census, incident/accident, infection control, resident assessments, Medicare, comprehensive care plan, and others, as necessary; * Assures the orientation and comfort of incoming residents and preparation for discharge or transfer; Observes residents, assuring the reporting of any significant condition or change in condition to the interdisciplinary team; * Acts as a resource to nursing staff regarding medical care issues; * Attends meetings, educational programs, in-services as directed/scheduled; * Participates in and oversees the participation of lower-level staff in various corporate initiatives and programs such as diversity/inclusion/equity and safety; * Relieves other supervisory nursing personnel during necessary absences. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and infection control practices; good knowledge of techniques in long-term care management; good knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards and organizational policies and procedures; ability to consult with inter-disciplinary team members; ability to supervise the nursing care provided to long-term care residents as performed by lower-level staff; ability to evaluate employee performance and develop corrective actions for improving the delivery of nursing care; ability to maintain personnel and activity control records; ability to prepare and present verbal and written reports; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A.) Possession of a Bachelor's Degree* in Nursing and two (2) years of registered professional nursing experience and an additional one (1) year of either registered professional nursing or licensed practical nursing experience in a long-term care setting or skilled nursing facility; or: B.) Possession of an Associate's Degree* in Nursing and four (4) years of registered professional nursing experience and an additional one (1) year of either registered professional nursing or licensed practical nursing experience in a long-term care setting or skilled nursing facility; or: C.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; * Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment. NOTE*: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at You must pay the required evaluation fee. NOTE 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.