Nursing Team Leader LTC - FT - Day Shift

HOURLY RANGE: $47.49 -$64.19DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves coordinating and performing nursing care on a unit (household) in the long-term care facility at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent supervises and coordinates clinical care of an assigned household. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-ranking nursing personnel. Supervision is exercised over lower-level nursing and support staff assigned to the household as it pertains only to clinical care. Non-clinical supervision over such lower-level staff will be performed by the Nursing Supervisor-Long Term Care or higher-level nursing or administrative personnel. Does related work as required.Typical Work ActivitiesCoordinates and supervises nursing services on the household as performed by lower-level nursing staff;Makes rounds with clinical staff;Assigns staff according to educational preparation and resident acuity;Monitors the performance of assigned staff for compliance with the resident care plan;Monitors compliance of personnel with nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and regulations; develops and provides corrective actions for improving employee clinical performance when necessary;Coordinates resident plan of care and keeps staff on all shifts informed and involved;Facilitates team meetings and provides necessary follow-up;Participates in the performance of orientation and training programs; collaborates with relevant staff for performing such programs;Monitors and utilizes supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner;Participates in relevant committees as required;Completes nursing portion of Minimum Data Set (MDS);Participates in and oversees the participation of lower-level staff in various corporate initiatives and programs such as diversity/inclusion/equity and safety;Performs tasks normally delegated to lower-level nursing employees as required.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and infection control practices; working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies and procedures; ability to coordinate and supervise nursing care provided to long-term care residents as performed by lower-level staff; ability to evaluate employee performance and develop corrective actions for improving the delivery of nursing care; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and one (1) year of registered professional nursing experience, of which included six (6) months in a long-term care setting or skilled nursing facility; or:Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree in Nursing and two (2) years of registered professional nursing experience, of which included six (6) months in a long-term care setting or skilled nursing facility; or:An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).Special RequirementsPossession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.@Approved by Erie County