Nursing Supervisor

Nursing Supervisor

**SIGN-ON BONUS OF $15,000.00**

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Administration – Nursing Home / Extended Care Facility

JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of The Nursing Supervisor job is to coordinate the activities of the resident care units. The Nursing Supervisor assists the clinical coordinator in departmental staffing on a daily basis, maintains approved standards of resident care within the Department of Nursing taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs, and the investigation, and resolution, of complaints.  The Nursing Supervisor has responsibility for the operation of the entire Nursing Home in the absence of Administration with the support of the designated Director of Nursing on call. Work is performed in accordance with established Nursing home standards, nursing department/unit structure, process and outcome standards, established regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospital and nursing department. 

EDUCATION: 

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program with associate’s degree or diploma. 
  • Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age-specific group (adult, geriatric) served on their assigned unit.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:  Possess current NYS license for Registered Nurse; American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years of medical/surgical experience or two years long term care.

PREFERRED: 

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing degree.
  • Two (2) years of nursing management experience in a skilled nursing facility.

STATUS: 36 HOURS              SHIFT: 2:45 PM – 3:15 AM

RATE OF PAY: Salary range starts at $33.92 / HOUR

 

Director of Recreation Therapy

Nathan Littauer Nursing Home

The purpose of the Director of Recreation Therapy is to provide a strong, well-organized recreation program to meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the residents seven (7) days a week taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs. To develop programming to stimulate individual interests in meaningful activities.  To provide a therapeutic environment for all residents. 

  • Possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation with an option in therapeutic recreation.
  • Prefer Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation with an option in therapeutic recreation.
  • Certification as a Recreation Therapist.  Clearance through the New York State Control Register or Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
  • Prefer three (3) years experience as a Recreational Therapist.
  • Possess a working knowledge of Federal and State Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation; New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations.

Status:  8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours)  Hours will fluctuate depending on departmental needs.

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