RN Supervisor (Skilled Nursing) – Weekend/Evening
Queens County, New York•Contract
$60+ hourly
$60+ hourly
About the Job
RN Supervisor (Skilled Nursing) – Weekend/Evening – Queens, NY
Location: Queens, NY
Employment Type: Contract
Pay: $60/hour
Schedule: Every other weekend (evening supervision)
Employment Type: Contract
Pay: $60/hour
Schedule: Every other weekend (evening supervision)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced RN Supervisor to deliver high-quality skilled nursing care and oversee nursing operations in a skilled nursing facility. In this role, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure resident well-being, adherence to care plans, and compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay of $60/hour.
- Every-other-weekend schedule.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Meaningful work providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a skilled nursing setting.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) degree; active New York State RN license.
- Minimum 3 years of nursing home experience in an evening supervision capacity.
- Availability to work every other weekend.
- Proficiency in patient care documentation and safe medication administration.
- Strong communication, empathy, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Immunity to Hepatitis B (proof required).
- Thorough knowledge of DOH, CMS, and federal regulations, including survey processes and requirements.
- Competency in admissions, clinical assessment and documentation, care planning, MDS (including Section GG) assessments, and DOH reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage staff confidently and professionally.
- Knowledge of regulations related to restraints, seclusion, intensive supervision, abuse prevention, and incident reporting, with the ability to develop and monitor corrective action plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned nursing and direct care staff.
- Direct and review nursing staff work; complete performance evaluations and initiate counseling or disciplinary action when necessary.
- Develop assignments and daily staffing plans; prepare and monitor schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
- Identify staff development needs; develop, present, or arrange clinical training and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Ensure staff meet first aid, CPR, and other required training.
- Participate in recruitment, including interviewing candidates and orienting new staff.
Clinical & Operational Oversight
- Supervise admission and discharge planning; serve as liaison to community providers, families, hospitals, and other facilities.
- Maintain established nursing care standards per state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
- Make rounds to ensure a safe, sanitary, therapeutic environment and that residents' safety and care needs are met.
- Communicate and enforce policies, procedures, and current nursing practice trends.
- Monitor and review nursing documentation for accuracy and quality; follow up to resolve discrepancies.
- Assess quality of nursing care and assist with quality control programs.
- Oversee narcotics tracking and management; ensure medical inventories are properly maintained and stored.
Administrative Participation:
- Participate in the management and administration of nursing services, including planning and program development.
- Meet with managers to review and update nursing policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Assist with department oversight, including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and committee participation.
- Perform RN duties and cover staff assignments when necessary.