About this unit
The Critical Care Unit (CCU) is an 18-bed mixed ICU managing adult surgical, trauma, neuro, medical, and cardiothoracic/vascular patients. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:2 and adjusted for acuity throughout the shift. We have residents and attendings present for both shifts to support continued medical care and treatment. Examples of equipment we utilize are IABP, CRRT, EEG-continuous monitoring, Acumen IQ, ICP monitoring, BIS monitoring, and TTM devices.
About Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and thirty-four affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
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 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.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
Qualifications
- Bachelors in nursing Required.
- Master's degree MS, MSN, MBS, MM, MHA, MPH or other related Preferred.
- 2 years of relevant nursing experience Required.
- 2 years of recent relevant leadership experience (i.e., Charge Nurse, Shared Leadership position, Magnet Champion, QSO) Preferred.
- MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required.
- NIHSS NIH Stroke Certification Required within 90 days.
- Corewell Health Supervisors are REQUIRED to obtain their nursing administration or professional/specialty certification within 12 months of assuming the role, or within 12 months of achieving eligibility to sit for the exam if not eligible upon hire into the role.
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Department Name
ICU - St Joseph
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Days Worked
Variable
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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