R.N. Clinical Leader - LTC (Full-Time, Days)

SUMMARY
Provides oversight of RN/ LPN/CNA and secretarial staff in the performance of daily duties. Assists in problems solving to help alleviate clinical issues and processes on the assigned unit. Act as the clinical resource person, working as a team with the nurse manager, staff and the provider to identify the plan of care for each patient. Supports nurse manager in developing work plans that enable the unit to reach financial/quality/safety/operational targets. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.
STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: Unity Living Center
DEPARTMENT: Long-Term Care
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees & assures short & long term Nursing Dept. staff schedules per established guidelines
Facilitates units in emergency medical assessment & care of residents including interventions, transportation & other resources needed
Serves as a clinical resource person to staff in problem solving, assessments, special procedures & clinical skill enhancements
Coordinates with the Nursing Staff resident units & admissions dept. the rapid admission of residents including obtaining evaluations as indicated
Serves as adjunct to staff development coordinator in promoting planned in-services to nursing staff as per master schedule/plan
Provides continuity of resident status with hospital supervisory staff, and Nursing Administration
Supervises the dining areas directing, interacting with residents, families and staff in providing safe, pleasant mealtime and assuring appropriate completion of required records
Serves as major facilitator in QA program for Nursing Dept. including completion of assessments of designated audits & resultant actions required
In absence of Nurse Manager, provides staff counseling, discipline as per policy
Assists with Charge Nurse duties as needed while maintaining overall supervisory responsibility.
Participates in Nursing department and facility QI program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program required
One to three years of nursing experience
Registered in NYS as a registered nurse professional.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors preferred.
LT PAC nursing experience preferred.
One year of supervisory experience preferred.
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$42.18 - $55.43
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14611
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.