Clinical Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1d • 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. In their absence, the supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit. The position develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and state regulations, and prepares, conducts, or oversees personnel orientation and training.

The supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration, and is accountable for the quality of staff and departmental functions during their shift. They assist the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The role also involves ensuring efficient department functions and providing direct patient care as needed within the scope of practice, continually assessing care, and directing staff to make immediate changes to care plans.

This is a full-time day-shift position in the Adult Males Psych Unit at Prime Healthcare St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed compensation range is $41.00 to $64.09 per hour. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The hospital offers free parking.

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.
• For non-OB facilities, NRP is required within 90 days after hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 1 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 applicable 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 departmental functions during the assigned shift.
• Assist the Department Director with 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 within the scope of practice.
• Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.
• Direct daily unit operations as Charge Nurse, including assigning staff to patients, triaging admissions, balancing workloads, and leading interdisciplinary rounds.
• Support department operations through schedule management, onboarding coordination, chart audits, and assistance with hiring needs.
• Manage escalations, fill staffing gaps, and ensure continuity of care and operations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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