RN Supervisor
Cooperstown, New York
Health system employer
Posted Sep 4 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts · Precepting expected
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 880 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
The RN Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical leadership, supervision, and support to the nursing staff within the correctional healthcare setting. This role ensures that daily operations run efficiently, nursing practices meet all regulatory and facility standards, and patient care is delivered safely and effectively. The RN Supervisor assists in staffing, training, performance oversight, and coordination of care while serving as a clinical resource to the team.
Duties /
Responsibilities
- Supervises nursing staff, including daily assignments, scheduling, and oversight of clinical responsibilities.
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- Ensures nursing care is delivered in accordance with CFG Health, custody, and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Provides clinical guidance and serves as a resource to nursing and support staff.
- Conducts routine rounds to monitor workflow, patient care delivery, and adherence to protocols.
- Assists in training, onboarding, and competency validation of new and existing nursing staff.
- Monitors quality of care, identifies areas of improvement, and participates in CQI activities.
- Delegates tasks appropriately according to staff scope of practice and facility requirements.
- Responds to medical emergencies, supervises care, and ensures accurate documentation.
- Reviews nursing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinates with HSA/DON on staffing needs, performance concerns, and operational issues.
- Supports medication administration workflows, ensuring compliance with facility and safety standards.
- Ensures proper communication between shifts through handoff reports and documentation.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
- Assists with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Maintains accurate incident, sick call, and operational records as assigned.
- Promotes a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ASN or BSN required; BSN preferred).
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
Minimum Work Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience (correctional, emergency, acute care, or similar preferred).
- Prior supervisory or charge nurse experience strongly preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with custody, medical, and mental health teams.
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Ability to maintain composure in high-stress or emergent situations.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Application details and notices
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift.
- Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to respond to emergencies, perform CPR, and assist in patient transfers.
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“Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience (correctional, emergency, acute care, or similar preferred).” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- Corrections facility medical clinic
- Nursing policy compliance
- Clinical staff performance evaluation
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Employee onboarding
- Direct patient care
- Nursing
- Staff supervision
Place
- City
- Cooperstown, New York
- Median rent
- $1,223/mo
- Local household income
- $76,000/yr
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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About the employer
CFG Health System LLC is a healthcare organization specializing in providing medical, behavioral health, and dental services to correctional facilities. Based in Camden, NJ (with operations in Marlton, NJ and across New Jersey), the organization describes itself as 'born from…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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