Clinical Nurse supervisor- Family Medicine/Internal Medicine

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lombard, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Clinical Nurse Supervisor provides direct supervision to selected clinical areas and assists the practice in delivering health care consistent with its policies and procedures. The supervisor oversees and supports staff in providing and coordinating comprehensive care through the nursing process, promoting safe, therapeutic outcomes in alignment with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role is based at Advocate Medical Group’s Lombard, Illinois location and is scheduled Monday through Friday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with hours that may vary. Saturday on-call coverage may be needed.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to selected clinical areas.
Assist the practice in delivering health care consistent with its policies and procedures.
Oversee and support staff in providing and coordinating comprehensive care through the nursing process.
Promote safe, therapeutic patient outcomes in alignment with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Perform patient safety interventions, including restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.