Clinical Nurse Supervisor- ER

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for department service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. When the unit Director and/or Manager is absent, the Clinical 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 state regulations. It prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training, and communicates with staff, physicians, and administration verbally and in writing. The Clinical Supervisor is accountable for the quality of staff and departmental functions during the shift. The position assists the Department Director with daily unit operations, including directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff. It helps ensure efficient department operations, 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 ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; emergency department experience preferred.
Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience; one year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
For Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire.
For EDAP-certified facilities: Complete emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 30 days of hire.
For non-OB facilities: Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous supervisory experience.
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certificate within 12 months of hire.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) within two years of hire.
For Intensive Care: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate.
At least four hours of continuing education in pediatric training classes per year; ENPC preferred.
Professional certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Support administrative responsibility for department service functions in collaboration with the unit Director and/or Manager.
Assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit when the unit Director and/or Manager is absent.
Develop and implement departmental plans, performance improvement activities, and compliance with current federal and 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 departmental functions during the shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel, ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff.
Help ensure efficient department operations.
Provide 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.