Lead Staff Nurse - Patient Care & Leadership

The Alden Network; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking an experienced nurse supervisor to provide direct patient care and supervise day-to-day nursing activities within a designated unit. You will ensure high-quality care in line with regulations and facility policies, while guiding nursing assistants and staff.

Responsibilities include planning care, leading rounds, and ensuring policies are followed. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
• Current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of hire.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Interest or knowledge in care of the aged.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to interact tactfully with customers, family, staff and agencies.
• Leadership and supervisory ability; collaborative with other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing care for a unit.
• Directly supervise and instruct nursing staff to promote knowledge.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies and dress code.
• Develop written plans of care and participate in care conferences.
• Monitor rounds, documentation, and physician orders; ensure proper procedures.
• Maintain warm, calm environment and participate in continuing education.

Skills

RN/LPN licensed

CPR certification

Nursing knowledge

Leadership & supervision

English proficiency

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking an experienced nurse supervisor to provide direct patient care and supervise day-to-day nursing activities within a designated unit. You will ensure high-quality care in line with regulations and facility policies, while guiding nursing assistants and staff.

Responsibilities include planning care, leading rounds, and ensuring policies are followed. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills are essential for success.