Job Description
Job Description
Nurse Supervisor
The Orchards Lapeer, located in Lapeer, MI is currently seeking a Nurse Supervisor to join our team.
Nurse Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in directing and supervising the implementation of the resident care plan, ensuring the use of appropriate safety devices, positioning and toileting plans, and infection control measures.
• Coordinate and supervise all services on assigned units to achieve a comfortable and homelike atmosphere for residents.
• Conduct regular rounds on nursing units, checking in with licensed and unlicensed staff, checking residents who are acutely ill or actively dying, and greeting new admissions.
• Ensure staff treat residents with dignity and respect, and adhere to facility policies and procedures.
• Foster a team-oriented atmosphere that enhances resident care and quality of life, providing support and direction for nurses, and assisting with assessment and care planning for residents experiencing changes in condition.
• Monitor and document incidents, accidents, and resident/staff complaints, and initiate preventive measures and interim safety plans as needed.
• Facilitate communication between licensed nurses and providers, responsible parties, or outside vendors to ensure resident care needs are met.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation through spot-checking and ongoing supervision.
• Respond to, assist with, and document facility emergencies.
• Consult with Unit Managers on provision of continuity of care to residents, discuss staffing issues and emergent or ongoing problems, and exercise hiring and terminating authority.
• Facilitate communication between shift staff and Unit Managers/DON/ADON, and assist in ensuring adequate staffing for the nursing department.
• Discipline unit staff according to Human Resources and nursing department policies when necessary, and supervise proper use of equipment.
• Assist in direct resident care and work as a staff nurse as necessary, and prepare/administer performance reviews for shift staff in consultation with Unit Managers.
Nurse Supervisor Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed RN/LPN.
• Minimum one-year experience in long-term care – supervisory experience preferred.
Nurse Supervisor Benefits:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
The Orchards at Lapeer is committed to providing compassionate and professional care to you in order to help lead a comfortable and enriching life.
To apply, please submit your application.