About our unit

Ortho/Neuro is a 32-Bed Medical Surgical unit that specializes in acute strokes, neuro-surgical patients, seizures, and orthopedic patients. We are currently stroke certified. This unit offers a great foundation for new grads to jump into the field of nursing and gain knowledge needed to specialize in the future.

About Lakeland St. Joseph

Corewell Health Lakeland Medical Center is a 196-bed hospital providing critical care medicine, hospitalists, medical and radiation oncology, open heart surgery and comprehensive cardiac services, emergency care from board-certified physicians, neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, rehabilitation services, behavioral medicine, and radiology. It is also the home of the Frederick S. Upton Education Center, which hosts an array of health education programs for the community.

Scope of work

An integral part of the care leadership team, the Hospital Supervisor has responsibility for coordination and delivery of clinical services activities on their assigned shift. In the absence of the department or facility leadership, is responsible for appropriate use of staff, staffing levels, immediate problem solving, management decision making and maintaining a safe environment by ensuring adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures. Provides clinical support / leadership for high risk patients or unusual situations. Accountable for patient census, observation status and appropriate bed utilization. Communicates with patients, families and the public in order to promote positive relations, diffuse problems and address patient/family concerns/issues; consults with Administrator on Call as appropriate. Provides supervision and leadership to hospital staff in collaboration with unit/department level leaders. Facilitates positive change, quality care and appropriate use of resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Demonstrates critical thinking, problem resolution, mentoring/education of staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) within four years Required.Master's degree in nursing (MSN) Preferred.2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required.2 years of recent relevant leadership experience (i.e., Charge Nurse, Shared Leadership position, Magnet Champion, QSO) (based on Spectrum Health entity) Preferred.MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required.AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.NIHSS Stroke certification within 90 days Required.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Orthopedic/Neurological - St Joseph

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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