Nurse Supervisor - Elder Care Unit (LPN/RN)

The Alden Network; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking an experienced RN/LPN supervisor to provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants. This role requires licensure in IL/WI, CPR certification, and strong leadership to ensure high-quality resident care across shifts.

You will plan and direct unit activities, ensure adherence to policies, and participate in care planning conferences, delivering compassionate, compliant patient care daily.

Qualifications

• Must hold current unencumbered RN or LPN license in IL and/or WI.
• Must possess CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in care of the aged.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Must possess ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must be able to interact tactfully with customers, families, visitors and staff.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and work harmoniously with others.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and supports directives from authority as assigned.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct Alden unit activities.
• Ensure nursing protocols are followed per established policies.
• Directly supervise and instruct Alden staff to promote knowledge.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies and dress code.
• Assist in developing written plans of care for customers.
• Attend and participate in care plan conferences.
• Report concerns or complaints to Administrator.
• Counsel nursing personnel as needed.
• Make daily rounds to ensure duties are performed and procedures followed.
• Create a warm, calm environment throughout the department.
• Attend continuing education programs.
• Recommend equipment and supplies to Nursing Director.
• Place orders for medications and treatments per budget guidelines.
• Utilize PCC 24-hour summary for care recommendations.
• Complete accident/incident reports.
• Encourage physicians to review treatment plans and sign orders.
• Chart nurses’ notes clearly reflecting provided care and patient response.
• Complete assessments at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Receive telephone orders and document on appropriate forms.
• Record diet orders and forward to Dietary Department.
• Perform routine charting per policies.
• Complete admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered.
• Review medication records for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Administer procedures such as catheterization and dressings as needed.
• Participate in orientation of new customers and families.
• Arrange diagnostic/therapeutic services as ordered by physician.
• Notify physician and family of changes in condition.
• Obtain lab specimens as ordered.
• Take vital signs and other routine measurements as necessary.
• Contact physicians for nursing assessments of change.
• Inform of incidents and abnormal lab/X-ray results.
• Ensure nursing notes and monthly summaries reflect care plans.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Independent decision making

Nursing knowledge

Care for the aged

English proficiency

Plan and organize care

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN or LPN license in IL/WI

CPR certification

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking an experienced RN/LPN supervisor to provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants. This role requires licensure in IL/WI, CPR certification, and strong leadership to ensure high-quality resident care across shifts.

You will plan and direct unit activities, ensure adherence to policies, and participate in care planning conferences, delivering compassionate, compliant patient care daily.