Description:  The purpose of the Nursing Supervisor job is to coordinate the activities of the patient care units in a centralized nursing environment. The Nursing Supervisor assists the Nurse Managers in departmental staffing on a daily basis, maintains approved standards of patient care within the Division of Nursing taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs, investigates and resolves complaints and maintains a safe environment for staff and patients. The Nursing Supervisor has responsibility for the operation of the entire hospital in the absence of Department Heads and Administration with the support of the designated “Administrator-on-call”.

Requires:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with Associate’s degree or diploma.  Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age-specific group served on their assigned unit.
• Prefer Bachelor of Science/Nursing degree.
• Possess current NYS license for Registered Professional Nurse; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications within the first six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Possess five (5) years of medical/surgical experience or equivalent.
• Prefer two (2) years nursing management experience.
• Possess a working knowledge of NYS Department of Health Code, Rules and Regulations, accreditation requirements, administrative policies, nursing structure standards, procedures and protocols, union contracts, child abuse reporting, OSHA, infection control, safety, body mechanics, scope of practice, documentation computers and communication systems.  Possess knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.  Possess knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Status:   Casual (Varied)

Rate of Pay: $33.92 – $ /hour 
– Compensation for this position is based on individual skill set, experience, and qualifications.