LPN Nurse Supervisor

Position Summary: 

The Nursing Supervisor provides leadership and oversight of resident care during assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with nursing standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements. This role supervises nursing staff, addresses resident/family concerns, and assumes administrative responsibility in the absence of the DON or Administrator. 

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Supervise nursing staff and ensure quality resident care during assigned shifts.
• Review 24-hour reports and incident logs to ensure timely follow-up and documentation.
• Assess and manage emergent and non-emergent resident situations, coordinating care as needed.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Provide orientation, mentoring, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Support infection control, quality assurance, and survey preparation activities.

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Skills & Competencies 

• Strong clinical and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of SNF nursing practices, CMS, and state regulations.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and supervisory skills.

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Required: 

• Current RN or LPN license in Michigan.
• Prior supervisory experience in long-term care preferred.

Preferred: 

• Experience as a Charge Nurse or ADON in SNF.

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Physical & Work Requirements 

• Frequent standing, walking, and responding to emergencies.
• Ability to lift 80–300 lbs with assistance/equipment.

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Personal Attributes: 

• Leadership and accountability
• Integrity and professionalism
• Adaptability and diplomacy
• Resident-centered approach

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Acknowledgement & reviewed by: 

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.