Nursing Jobs in University at Buffalo, NY
$77,610 - $103,935 / year
Salary Pay: $77,610 - $103,935 / year Overview Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Lead with purpose. Support with compassion. Grow with Elderwood. Elderwood is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN) to join our leadership team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding nursing excellence, supporting a talented team, and ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents. As ADON, you’ll partner closely with our Director of Nursing and Administrator to drive quality initiatives, support staff development, and uphold regulatory excellence - all within a community known for teamwork, respect, and clinical pride. Why Elderwood: Reputation for Excellence: A trusted name in long-term care and rehabilitation, known for compassionate care and clinical integrity. Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside an experienced Administrator and DON who value mentorship and open communication. Growth & Support: Enjoy a strong network of clinical leaders across the Elderwood family, with access to training, development, and advancement opportunities. Mission-Driven Culture: Every day, you’ll see the impact of your leadership in residents’ lives and staff success stories. What You’ll Do: Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure exceptional resident outcomes. Supervise and develop nursing staff - fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth. Serve as Infection Control Preventionist, leading compliance and safety initiatives. Participate in audits, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary care planning. Step in as Director of Nursing when needed to ensure continuity of leadership and care. Support staffing, onboarding, and training - helping maintain 24-hour nursing coverage and high-quality service. Join a Team That Feels Like Family At Elderwood, we know that strong leadership builds strong teams - and strong teams create better outcomes. If you’re a nurse leader who thrives on mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful work, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Elderwood. Responsibilities Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Position: Assume duties of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence under the direction of the Administrator. Assist the resident and Social Services in planning the nursing services portion of the resident discharge plan. Assumes duties of personnel within nursing department as needed or directed by DON and/or Administrator. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Recruit, interview, select, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel, delegating as necessary. This also includes counseling and recommending suspension or termination of employees to Director of Nursing or Administrator as necessary, maintaining documentation to support the same. Ensure adequate 24-hour nursing coverage in the facility. Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. Assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department. Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Recommend to the DON the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed. Resolve personnel problems and build into the nursing program maximum employee motivation, keeping employees informed of current changes that effect their ability in providing quality patient care. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing or performing such tasks. Delegate to the Charge Nurse(s) and Nurse Supervisor(s) the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to perform their assigned duties. Nursing Care Functions: Supervise all admissions and readmissions for eligibility or denial of Medicare Skilled services regulations. Notify all providers, in writing, within 24 hours of resident status of eligibility for skilled services and changes. Ensure that written physician certification for skilled services per Medicare guidelines are obtained. Coordinate therapeutic services, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, etc., for residents with therapeutic needs. In addition, be responsible for monitoring resident progress and eligibility when no longer are eligible for Medicare skilled services. Notification will be timely -- within 24-hours upon determination. Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignment in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to DON. Provide residents with a comfortable, clean, orderly, and safe environment. Assess resident's condition and care needs through daily resident rounds. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Report medication errors per policy. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. From Up to Qualifications Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Position: Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as in state. Baccalaureate degree preferred. Working knowledge of the needs of geriatric complex care requiring long term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems. A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating free of communicable disease to be available upon employment. Must be in good physical and mental health. Ability to work independently or part of a group. Effectively communicate with others. If expected to drive company vehicle- must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be at least 21 years of age. (In order to comply with company Driving Standards P&P). Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility. Previous long-term care experience is desirable. Computer knowledge preferred. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. 
$63.15 - $78.29 / two weeks
Department : DMP SNF Nursing Administration Location: DeGraff Medical Park Location of Job : US:NY:North Tonawanda Work Type : Part-Time Scheduled Work Hours: 5a-1p, 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p Shift 1 Job Description Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating educational activities for professionals and paraprofessionals in the direct patient care environment on various shifts as appropriate to meet the needs of the staff and organization. Participates in education related to system-wide activities and clinical programs throughout Kaleida Health. Consults and makes recommendations related to educational needs, competencies, and activities to other departments. Education And Credentials Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse and American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. RNs, hired prior to 7/1/2017, have until January 6, 2020 to obtain American Heart Association-BLS certification which must be maintained thereafter. Existing WCHOB RNs must acquire BLS certification as part of the training and orientation to OCH. Masters degree in Nursing or Education required. Experience A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the clinical area(s) related to the position (LTC) required. Previous teaching experience preferred. Working Conditions Job Details Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 37.50 FTE: 0.500000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No On Call Required : No With Rotation Work Arrangement : Onsite Union Code : U12 - CWA 1168 DeGraff RN Requisition ID# : 14057 Grade : RN5 Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $ 63.15 - $78.29 Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated! 
$74,724 - $102,550.50 / year
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo Work Type : Full-Time Shift 1 Job Description As a member of the Patient Care Services Management Team, provides supervisory coverage and support for clinical and managerial processes. Assumes responsibility for all departments in the absence of a specific onsite department head or manager. Education And Credentials Current NYS license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. ACLS preferred. Experience Three (3) years of nursing experience in a clinical setting required. Prior management or supervisory experience preferred. Working Conditions Job Details Department : BGMC Nursing Administration Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 72.00 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes On Call Required : No With Rotation Scheduled Work Hours: 7am-730pm Work Arrangement : Onsite Union Code : N00 - Non Union KH Requisition ID# : 17584 Recruiter : Emily M. Carver Grade : EX214 Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $ 74,724.00 - $102,550.50 Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated! $99,469.50 - $136,763.25 / two weeks
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo Work Type : Full-Time Shift 1 Job Description This position provides leadership on a 24 hours/7 days per week basis, to the nursing care team in order to provide for the patients needs while under medical care in the facility (as inpatient, resident, day surgery, etc.) as well as to assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate patients' nursing care. The Nurse Manager is responsible for one or more departments and has responsibility for operations, hiring and terminating staff; disciplining and counseling staff and for approving payroll and time records. The Nurse Manager is also responsible for the quality improvement outcomes and activities of the unit(s) to which they manage. Education And Credentials Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Current NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse required. National Certification in related clinical area or leadership upon hire preferred. Experience 3 years of experience in clinical setting required. 1 year of experience in clinical leadership required. 1 year of experience in specific clinical service line of assigned department preferred. Working Conditions Job Details Department : BGMC Nursing NSICU Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No On Call Required : No With Rotation Scheduled Work Hours: 8a-5p Work Arrangement : Onsite Union Code : N00 - Non Union KH Requisition ID# : 17778 Grade : EX217 Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $ 99,469.50 - $136,763.25 Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated! $74,100 - $103,935 / year
Salary Pay: up to $103,935 / Year Overview Local Opportunity. Big Impact. Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Lancaster Maximize Your Earnings: Full-Time - RN - Unit Manager roles available Long Term Care Unit and Subacute New RN - Unit Manager Pay Rates: Starting at $74,100/yearly Experienced RNs can earn even more! Available RN - Unit Manager Shifts: Days: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Why Choose Elderwood at Lancaster: Competitive Compensation Programs + Incentives 401K with Employer Match PTO & Holiday Package Full Suite of Health Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Programs Employee Referral Bonus Join a Team That values mutual respect and accountability: At Elderwood at Lancaster, we’re looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated RNs to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunity, stability, and growth here. Apply Today. We’re ready when you are. RN - Unit Manager Position Overview: The Unit Manager is responsible for the nursing services and oversight of social programming for all residents on his/her assigned unit for a twenty-four (24) hour basis; involves communication with physicians, families, co-workers and other health care professionals, management and evaluation of nursing staff performance, hiring, and the termination of staff. This individual is responsible for nursing care reporting, documentation planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities RN - Unit Manager Assure responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a residents’ nursing care plan, and the coordination of the interdisciplinary goals and approaches to the needs or health care problems of residents. Ensure the unit and environment is maintained in good order for the well being of staff and residents. Attend all meetings and required or preferred in-service training as requested by the Administrator and Director of Nursing. Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction. Encourage involvement and recognize staff for making exceptional contributions. From Up to Qualifications RN - Unit Manager Possession of a state license in applicable state you are performing work and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience and at least one (1) year of experience in a nursing leadership role Interest or experience in geriatrics Current BLS/CPR Experience with dementia population desirable This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.