RN Supervisor Job at St. Margaret's Center in Albany

RN Night Supervisor

Up to $56/hr

Full Time Nights * 11pm - 7am * Monday - Friday

St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric and young adult 94-bed skilled nursing facility, located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, St. Margaret's Center is a skilled nursing facility serving medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus. We specialize in providing cutting-edge, long-term, 24-hour intensive medical care in a nurturing and home-like setting.

St. Margaret's Center is a place where infants, children and young adults can learn and grow despite any obstacle. We're focused on creating a full childhood experience for every resident, which includes activities, school, family, and friends in a warm atmosphere that feels like home. We see our patients as kids, not conditions.

Learn more about St. Margaret's Center here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xpZETPUCBM

What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work?

• Specialty Pediatric Facility: The only nursing facility in Albany serving babies, teenagers, and young adults.
• Smaller units - an average size unit is 16 residents.
• Higher staffing ratios
• Atmosphere focused on learning & growing.
• Playful environment
• All school aged children receive school services.
• Inclusion of all residents into the community for outings and schooling
• Competitive pay rate
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
• In this role, you may be eligible to receive the New York State funded Health Care Worker Bonus!
  • Please visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/providers/hwb_program to learn more.

Requirements for a RN House Supervisor:

• High School Diploma
• NYS RN License
• At least 3 years of related experience, specifically in long term care or care of the developmentally disabled.
• A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities for a RN House Supervisor:

• Assures proper functioning of facility during tour of duty and properly reports/ responds to any unusual or hazardous events
• Responds to all resident emergent events and assures care is provided in an appropriate, timely manner
• Supervises the nursing care of the residents provided by staff.
• Makes independent decisions regarding nursing care.
• Independently manages all staffing issues during time of duty, in compliance with facility policy and chain of command. Replaces staff who have called-in and mandates staff as necessary
• Makes rounds to all resident units at least twice a shift. Ensures environmental and infection control standards are maintained
• Disciplines staff in consultation with Nursing Administration
• Ensures completion of unit 24-hour reports and Nursing Supervisor report. Provides for a smooth transition of charge to oncoming shift House Supervisor or charge nurses
• Ensures completion of resident and/or employee incident reports per policy. Provides follow-up documentation regarding investigation and plan of action as necessary
• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement process through the completion of staff audits
• Conducts fire drills. Completes required documentation
• Ensures compliance to facility Infection Control policies. Initiates precautions as necessary and completes associated staff audits
• Meets with family members present during their shift as necessary. Addresses concerns and negotiates resolution to issues presented
• Consults with medical providers regarding resident care
• Oversees formulation and completion of resident assignments
• Provides input to the Education Coordinator regarding the inservicing needs of the staff. Conducts in-services as requested
• Takes charge of a unit; administers medications and tube feedings in the absence of a staff nurse, following facility policies

Benefits for St. Margaret's Center Team Members:

As an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, working at St. Margaret's Center provides the opportunity to become a part of our Mission. A career with us offers opportunities for those seeking meaningful, impactful, mission-driven work in addition to a rewarding work environment, and competitive benefits to include:

• Low-Cost Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty
• 401K Retirement Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Career Development Program
• Staff Recognition Programs
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental, Voluntary Insurance Options: Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and more

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.