Clinical Nurse Supervisor - ICU

Saint Francis Hospital•Evanston, IL

1d•$37 - $56

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 supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit. The role develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations, and prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training. The supervisor communicates verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration, and is accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. The role assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The supervisor helps ensure efficient department functions, provides direct patient care as needed within scope of practice, continually assesses care, and directs staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.

Requirements

Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire and maintained as current.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
For non-OB facilities, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

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

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 assigned shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel, ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff.
Ensure efficient department functions.
Provide direct patient care as needed within scope of practice.
Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.