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The Nurse Supervisor plans, supervises and participates in the delivery of quality nursing care and may provide consultation to other nursing and health care professionals in the area of specialization. Supervision is exercised over a number of professional, para-professional, clerical and clinical support staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adjusts nursing assignments to accommodate change in patient census and acuity utilizing approved staffing plans.
• Records staffing changes and absenteeism.
• Coordinates, and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing regimen for patients within a specific nursing unit.
• Assesses patients' needs, observes and monitors patients' condition and performs medical procedures and provides nursing care as directed by medical staff.
• Supervises the clinical performance of nursing personnel.
• Participates in development and implementation of quality assurance programs, and implements recommended changes.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to resolve specific patient, family or staff issues.
• Advocates the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Evaluates staffing and equipment needs.
• Ensures resources for the shift utilizing staff roster.
• Maintains an accurate Administrative Report per shift.
• Ensures the accuracy of the event management patient status to have accurate patient accounting.
• Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates pertinent clinical and resource information to nurse managers and department directors.
• Follows Occupational Health procedures for workplace injuries and impairment in the workplace.
• Communicates risk management and safety incidents.
• Holds staff accountable for following policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency codes.
• Responsible for taking the keys for the Medication Cart as needed.
• Acts as Incident Commander until relieved.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Completed required education in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Minimum of 2 years supervisory or charge nurse position is Preferred.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required. Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

License/Certification: Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse and current BLS required.

OTHER:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Schervier Pavilion

At Schervier Pavilion, our goal is to help each resident maintain the highest level of daily independence possible. Located on a 27-acre campus that includes St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion residents have access to a complete continuum of care.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement