Supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel within the hours of the assigned shift; maintains standards of patient care and manages unplanned events occurring during the shift toward a successful outcome; assists in and makes recommendations to Department Directors in the process of long term discipline, retention, termination, and performance evaluation; assumes responsibility for staff development during the assigned shift in accordance with the staff development plans of the Directors **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** * Assists in maintaining the Hospital’s and Nursing Service’s philosophy through effective nursing care. * Makes staffing adjustments to meet patient care needs. * Approves overtime. * Controls staff by taking appropriate and corrective action. * Immediately investigates patient care incidents. * Maintains effective communication with the staff and Nursing Administration. * Promotes interdepartmental relationships. * Ensures that Nursing Services policies and procedures are followed. * Maintains and submits required records and associated reports. * Directs and coordinates the functions of subordinates. * Coordinates maintenance of safe and satisfactory working conditions for the staff. * Maintains a high morale among subordinates by treating staff in a dignified manner, taking appropriate action with the staff and keeping staff informed of matters. * Maintains the established pattern of duties, authority, and responsibility. * Promotes the proper functioning of line organization. * Cooperates with other Departments and provides for coordinated patient care services. * Attends meetings as required. * Actively participates in in-service and continuing education. * Promotes good public relations with patients, visitors and the community. * Responds immediately to all crises or calls for assistance as needed. * Other duties as assigned. _Required:_ + Must have current RN license in the State of Michigan + Must have had at least two (2) years of nursing experience + BLS Certification through American Heart or American Red Cross + ACLSACLScertification within 3 months of accepting position _Preferred:_ + Bachelors of Science in Nursing + Supervisory experience