Clinical Supervisor - Psych Unit

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor supports the administrative functions of the department 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 role develops and implements departmental plans, including performance-improvement activities and compliance with current federal and state regulations, and prepares, conducts, or oversees staff orientation and training.

The supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration in writing and verbally, and is accountable for the quality of staff performance and department functions during the 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 supervisor supports efficient department operations, assesses patient care, directs staff to make timely changes to care plans, and provides direct patient care as needed within their scope of practice.

This is a full-time, night-shift role on the Adult Female Behavioral Health unit 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–$64.09 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. Free parking is available.

Requirements

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire and maintained current.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Availability to work nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
• Professional certification within 2 years of hire preferred.

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/or state regulations.
• Prepare, conduct, and/or oversee department orientation and personnel training.
• Communicate with staff, physicians, and administration in writing and verbally.
• Be accountable for staff quality and department functions during the shift.
• Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
• Ensure appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff and support efficient department operations.
• Perform 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.
• Direct daily unit operations, 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

• 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.
• Voluntary benefit options.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

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