Committee approves early fill of overnight nurse manager at Lakeland Healthcare Center

The Human Resources Committee voted to authorize early implementation of a 1.0 FTE nurse manager for the overnight shift at Lakeland Healthcare Center.

Staff explained the role would provide leadership during a critical time and that the request was driven by emerging operational concerns and anticipated recruitment difficulties. "This 1.0 FTE nurse position would be for the overnight shift to help leadership on that critical, time," staff said, noting the packet includes a draft resolution and that the cost to the county for the remainder of 2026 would be $23,094 with an annualized cost of a little over $120,000.

Committee members discussed the staff presentation, moved and seconded to accept the recommendation to fill the position, and approved the motion by voice vote.