RN Nurse Supervisor/Infection Control

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental, vision, and prescription drug.

401K Retirement plan

HSA & FSA options

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Education assistance

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Gaylord is seeking a Unit Manager Registered Nurse to direct the operation of a nursing unit within a long-term care facility. You will lead clinical and administrative activities, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and delivering high-quality resident care.

The role emphasizes staff development, supervision, and collaboration with physicians to meet care standards and budget targets in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• RN license in state (if required)
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (degree preferred)
• Three years of nursing experience, including at least one year in long-term care
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Direct the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care facility.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manage staff with hiring, discipline, evaluation, and development.
• Ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Oversee QA programs and ensure high quality patient care.
• Coordinate physician interactions and timely interventions as needed.
• Review census and staffing patterns and reassign personnel as necessary.
• Obtain medications, supplies and records needed for safe care.
• Support orientation and coaching of new personnel.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Unit management

Staff supervision

Clinical operations

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility: MediLodge of Gaylord

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

The Unit Manager Registered Nurse is responsible for directing the entire operation of a nursing unit in a long-term care healthcare facility.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) (if state requires)
• Valid CPR certificate

Experience

• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions

• Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit.
• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.
• Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.
• Participates in facility “QA” program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.
• Skilled in work assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.