Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensures the facility is operating with the appropriate staffing levels for the evening shift and addresses any staffing issues that arise for the next shift.
Communicates with the Physicians, NP’s, Director of Nursing and Unit Managers as needed regarding pertinent issues (Example: falls, infections, negative outcomes, changes in condition, per occurrence events, complaints, etc.).
Does rounds of the Nursing Units, other resident and facility areas to supervise Team Charge Nurses & CNA’s and other facility personnel on the evening shift, ensuring compliance with facility policies & procedures.
Conducts on-the-job training as necessary and coordinates workflow to best suite the immediate needs of the residents.
Ensures that resident and staff incident reports are initiated, completed and reported per policy and procedure.
Participates in Residents’ evening meal pass, feeding and documentation of intakes.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator to ensure a smooth running of the facility on the evening shift.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Must have a current NYS RN License
Prior Supervisory experience is preferred
Must have a basic knowledge of or prior experience with medication pass and treatments in a long term care setting.
Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition when dealing with residents, visitors, family members and other staff

318 South Albany Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
t. (607) 273-4166
f. (607) 277-7004
info@beechtreecenter.com

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