Nursing House-Wide Supervisor-Full Time Nights

Position Summary: At Stony Brook Medicine, under the general direction of the Lead Administrative Nursing Supervisor, this position of Nursing House-wide Supervisor has the responsibility for supervising and managing clinical staff, including nursing, social work and counseling staff on the off-shift to ensure excellent standards of compassionate, person-centered care are maintained. Fulfills the role of onsite Administrator-On-Duty (AOD) and provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and support to clinical staff to ensure safety and smooth running of all clinical services. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Supervision: Oversee and direct the work of nursing, social work and counseling staff on the off shifts (evening, weekends, and holidays).
• Scheduling: Plan and manage staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and appropriate skill mix across the hospital.
• Performance Evaluation: Evaluate staff performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews and staff competencies, as assigned.
• Training and Development: Mentor, train, and provide ongoing education to nursing staff.
• Patient Care:
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure that clinical care is consistent and meets established standards and protocols.
  • Patient Safety: Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Communication: Facilitate effective communication between patients, families, clinical staff, and providers. Manage any patient, family or staff complaints to a satisfactory conclusion.
  • Care Planning: Participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans, behavior support plans, and therapeutic intervention plans as needed.
• Administrative Tasks:
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete records of patient care and staff activities.
  • Quality and Performance Improvement: Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives and data collection.
  • Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues and concerns related to safety, patient care and staff performance.
• Liaison Role:
  • Communication: Serve as a point of contact between clinical staff and hospital administration.
  • Policy Implementation: Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed and currently registered to practice professional nursing in New York State.
• Bachelors of Science in nursing degree (or five years of acute care nursing experience). (Under New York State Education Law § 6905 (commonly referred to as the BSN in 10), all Registered Nurses licensed on or after December 19, 2017, must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree within 10 years of their initial RN licensure to maintain their ability to practice in the State of New York. Failure to meet this legal requirement may impact your employment status.) (or five years of acute care nursing experience).
• Progressive leadership experience appropriate to position in an acute care facility for a minimum of two years.
• Successful completion of ACLS Program from the American Heart Association within six (6) months of employment.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills necessary for coordinating staff activities and interpreting operating policies and procedures for staff.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Critical care experience.
• Nursing specialty certification.
• Previous experience acting as Administrator On-Call.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Related Field.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly for extended periods, especially during emergencies.
• Ability to assist with patient transfers, repositioning, and physical interventions if needed.
• Lifting and/or transferring patients, including those who may be physically aggressive or uncooperative, with the use of appropriate safety techniques and equipment.
• Handling equipment and supplies needed for emergency care.
• Reacting quickly to situations involving physical restraint, patient agitation, or aggression.
• Providing physical support in restraining or de-escalating patients if necessary.
• Ability to use medical instruments, perform assessments, administer medications, and manage equipment with precision.
• Performing tasks such as documenting patient information, administering injections, or manipulating medical equipment.
• Ability to maintain physical and mental alertness during long shifts, including night shifts and weekends.
• Capacity to manage high-stress situations with clear decision-making and physical capability.
• Ability to manage the emotional and physical challenges that come with caring for patients who may be agitated or experiencing mental health crises.
• Must be able to respond quickly and take rapid action including using physical restraint procedures to stabilize patient in a crisis.