RN - Nursing Supervisor

As a Nursing Supervisor at our Brockport facility, your main responsibilities will include supervising nursing personnel on all units, ensuring nursing care is promptly delivered, and responding to residents' requests. Additionally, you may take on the role of Infection Preventionist Nurse and handle nursing services when the Assistant Director of Nursing Services is unavailable.

To qualify for the RN - Nursing Supervisor position in Brockport, you need a state license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, along with current registration. Additionally, you'll need a minimum of two years of nursing experience and at least one year in a leadership role. An interest in geriatrics or experience with dementia care is also desirable.

The pay range for the RN - Nursing Supervisor at our Brockport facility starts at $38.00 per hour and goes up to $53.30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer a generous sign-on bonus for both part-time and full-time positions.

The work schedule for the RN - Nursing Supervisor position in Brockport includes Mondays and Fridays, as well as alternate weekend evening shifts from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This schedule allows for a structured yet fulfilling work-life balance while you're making an impact in residents' lives.

While experience with dementia is not strictly required, it is highly desirable for the RN - Nursing Supervisor role in Brockport. Given that you'll be working closely with elderly residents, any background in dementia care will enhance your ability to provide compassionate and effective nursing services.

When answering this question, express your passion for nursing leadership and how you wish to impact residents' lives positively. You might mention experiences you've had in similar roles and how they prepared you to supervise and support nursing staff effectively.

Provide specific examples of your previous nursing leadership roles, highlighting responsibilities, challenges you overcame, and how you developed your team's skills. Demonstrating results, such as improved patient care or team cohesion, will impress your interviewers.

Describe approaches you've taken to mediate conflicts in a professional manner. Your goal is to show that you use effective communication, active listening, and a focus on finding common ground to resolve issues while maintaining a positive work environment.

Discuss your commitment to patient care quality, such as utilizing evidence-based practices, staff training, and regular feedback gathering from residents and families. Mentioning any quality improvement initiatives you've led can also be beneficial.

Emphasize your dedication to lifelong learning in nursing by mentioning any courses, certifications, or professional organizations you are involved in. Sharing specific examples of how you applied new knowledge in practice will strengthen your answer.

Detail your familiarity with infection control protocols and how you've implemented these measures in previous roles. Share any examples of how your leadership helped to minimize infection rates or improve hygiene practices within your team.

Highlight the importance of empathy in nursing by sharing anecdotes illustrating how empathetic care enhances patients' experiences and builds trust with residents and families. This reflection shows your understanding of holistic care.

Discuss your training philosophy, which may include hands-on learning, mentorship, and fostering a supportive environment. You can also explain how you assess the training needs of new nurses to tailor the process to their experience level.

Reflect on challenges such as staffing shortages, burnout, or regulatory changes in nursing. Identify how addressing these issues could lead to better care and how you, as a Nursing Supervisor, would advocate for your team and residents.

Explain that teamwork ensures comprehensive care for residents, enhances efficiency, and fosters a supportive work environment. You can share examples of how effective teamwork in previous roles led to better outcomes for patients and improved morale among staff.