Clinical Nurse Supervisor RN - Labor and Delivery

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for department service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager, the Clinical Supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit. The supervisor develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations. The role prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training, and communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both verbally and in writing. The Clinical Supervisor is accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. The supervisor assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The role helps ensure efficient department functions and performs direct patient care as needed within the scope of practice. The supervisor continually assesses care and directs staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care. This is a full-time night position with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process. The employer describes a streamlined interview process consisting of one interview and quick decision-making, with flexible interview scheduling.

Requirements

Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
Professional certification within 2 years of hire preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Professional certification within 2 years of hire.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.

Responsibilities

Support administrative responsibility for department service functions and collaborate with the unit Director and/or Manager.
Assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit in the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager.
Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations.
Prepare, conduct, and/or oversee department orientation and personnel training.
Communicate verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration.
Be accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff and help ensure efficient department functions.
Perform direct patient care as needed within the scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.
Assign staff to patients, triage admissions, balance workloads, and lead interdisciplinary rounds.
Manage schedules, coordinate onboarding, perform chart audits, and assist with hiring needs.
Manage escalations, fill staffing gaps, and ensure continuity of care and operations.