Clinical Supervisor - Surgical Specialty Unit

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet•Joliet, IL

19h•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the department’s 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, or oversees personnel orientation and training. The Clinical Supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration in writing and verbally, and is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during the assigned shift. The role assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and staff. The Clinical Supervisor helps ensure efficient department operations, 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. This is a full-time, day-shift position in the 7W Surgical Specialty Unit at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. The stated compensation estimate is $36.75 to $55.70; the exact starting compensation is determined during hiring based on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

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

Responsibilities

Support administrative responsibility for the department’s 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 orientation and personnel training.
Communicate verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration.
Maintain accountability 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.
Help ensure efficient department operations.
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.