LPN Supervisor - Nights

Nursing Supervisor - Nights

11pm-7am or 12am-8am

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nursing Supervisor assumes the responsibility and accountability for nursing care of all residents on her/his assigned shift.   The Nursing Supervisor protects and promotes resident rights. Manages facility in accord with facility philosophy, in compliance with standards of professional nursing practice, and with all State and Federal rules and regulations.  Utilizes resources in an efficient manner. Utilizes the nursing process in assessing emergent and non-emergent resident/visitor situations. In the absence of other nursing management is responsible for discipline, scheduling, supply appropriation, complaint reports and assisting nursing staff as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION:

Graduated of accredited school of nursing.

LICENSE:

Current, active license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan.  Must have no restrictions of license.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in long term care in a supervisory capacity is preferred.

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PERFORMANCE  REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Successful performance of this job classification can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgement, common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members and government officials including State surveyors and ombudsmen.