Clinical Nurse Supervisor - Wound Care

Saint Francis Hospital•Evanston, IL

13d•$37 - $56•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 their absence, 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, and prepares, conducts, and/or oversees personnel orientation and training. The Clinical Supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration verbally and in writing, and is accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during their shift. They assist the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff. The role supports efficient department function, 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 thereafter.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred 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 when the unit Director and/or Manager is absent.
Develop and implement departmental plans, including 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 staff quality 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.