Clinical Nurse Supervisor - Stepdown Unit

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

3d • 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 role assists the Department Director with daily unit operations, including directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff.

The supervisor develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and state regulations. The role prepares, conducts, or oversees personnel orientation and training; communicates with staff, physicians, and administration; and is accountable for the quality of staff and functions during the shift. The supervisor helps ensure efficient department operations, continually assesses care, directs staff to make immediate changes to care plans as needed, and provides direct patient care when needed within the scope of practice.

This is a full-time, night-shift position in the Intermediate Care / Stepdown department at Prime Healthcare St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. Compensation is listed as $41.00 to $64.09 per hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The facility offers free parking and describes its interview process as streamlined, with one interview and quick decision-making.

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) certification upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 1 year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate 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 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 state regulations.
• Prepare, conduct, and/or oversee department personnel orientation and 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 in daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
• Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff and promote efficient department functions.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and within the scope of practice.
• Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed