Nursing Supervisor (Health Care)

Full time, 3rd shift (11p-7a)

Salary Range: $43-$51.49/hr (Based on years of experience)

Sign on Bonus $3000

We are currently seeking someone who is passionate, driven, and eager to make an impact!

We’re a Life Plan Community in the Chicago suburbs. Lake Forest Place is no ordinary place; our employees work as one team and aspire to deliver a personalized experience to our residents through collaboration and knowledge sharing of their expertise.  We are looking for candidates who like to lead by example, creating a positive work environment and community living experience that inspires wellness, independence, joy and security for our residents and families. At the heart of Lake Forest Place are people who know there’s so much more to life — and they choose to pursue it here.

Why choose us? 

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision plans  

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Plan 

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)! PTO rollover & PTO sell back options.

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and baseline.

• Scholarship programs include tuition reimbursement. 

  Essential Functions:

• Ensures that federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to nursing service and employee relations are followed.

• Makes rounds to assess and evaluate patient needs, quality of patient care, staff ability to handle clinical situations, and provides direction as needed.

• Serves as a consultant, advisor, and resource person for nursing staff on assigned shift.

• Functions as the contact and problem-solving person for residents, physicians, families, and visitors as indicated.

• Interprets and implements Presbyterian Homes and The Moorings nursing policies and procedures.

• Assists with staffing schedule for assigned shift and handles staffing emergencies for the following shift.

• Assigns nursing personnel and makes adjustments in assignments based on the acuity of patients and capabilities of staff.

• Assists in recruitment and selection of new staff for assigned shift.

• Assists in orienting and evaluating new nursing personnel and temporary personnel on assigned units.

• Assists with performance evaluations of staff assigned to shift.

• Counsels staff as needed and recommends disciplinary action to Director of Nursing or initiates disciplinary action personally when the situation warrants.

• Participates as a member of the nursing leadership group in identifying and solving problems and implementing department objectives.

• Communicates as needed with Director of Nursing and other nursing management personnel to ensure 24-hour continuity of care.

• Works in conjunction with the Director of Nursing in identifying and fulfilling educational needs of staff of assigned shifts.

• Evaluates accidents/injuries/emergencies for any resident of the campus, staff member or visitor during the assigned shift and provides appropriate follow-up as indicated.

• Assumes responsibility for own professional development.

• Daily use of all computer systems is provided by Presbyterian Homes in support of care and service to residents/patients, and to support administrative responsibilities.

• Attend all facility software classes to maintain computer skills.

• Demonstrates skills to staff and leads by encouraging others to use computer resources.

• Responsible to learn and use standard functions within software and know basic operation of computer to enhance efficiency in resident/patient service, assessment and/or clinical documentation.

• Responsible for using computers and software as required by the work environment in order to enhance communications, performance and knowledge.

• Aware of Presbyterian Homes Corporate Compliance policies, including those having to do with confidentiality and security of information, and concern for the well-being of residents and patients. Demonstrates behaviors and completes work in a manner consistent with these policies.

  Education:

• Graduate of an accredited NLN School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Current Illinois license to practice professional nursing. CPR certification.

  Qualifications:

• Familiarity and competence in basic computer operations, email, word processing and scheduling.

  Experience:

• Three years of experience as a staff nurse in the acute setting with adult patients. Supervisory experience preferred.

  Physical Demands:

• Position demands considerable physical activity: 50% of time spent standing, 30% walking, 20% sitting. Hand coordination is necessary to perform routine nursing skills. Visual and hearing impairments must be well compensated for.

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