Clinical Supervisor - Stepdown Unit

Prime Healthcare • Joliet, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor for the Stepdown Unit supports administrative responsibility for department 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, and/or oversees personnel orientation and training.

The Clinical Supervisor communicates with staff, physicians, and administration verbally and in writing, and is accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during their shift. The position assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff. It helps ensure efficient department functions, performs direct patient care as needed within scope of practice, continually assesses care, and directs staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.

Requirements

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• For non-OB facilities, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required within 90 days after hire and must be maintained.
• Employment location is Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois; the position is in the Stepdown Unit.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• One year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintained as current.
• Professional certification within 2 years of hire.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate is 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 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 with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
• Ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff and promote efficient department functions.
• Perform direct patient care as needed within scope of practice.
• Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive compensation and a benefits package that employees can tailor to their individual needs.

What This Job Offers

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