Clinical Supervisor

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet•Joliet, IL

14d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports the administrative functions of the department 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. It prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training, and communicates verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration. The Clinical Supervisor is accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during their shift. The role assists the Department Director with daily unit operations by directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring the proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The Clinical Supervisor ensures efficient department functions, provides direct patient care as needed within their 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 maintain current.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support the administrative responsibility for department service functions and collaborate with the unit Director and/or Manager.
Assume the administrative scope of the assigned unit when the unit Director and/or Manager is absent.
Develop and implement departmental plans, 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 the quality of staff and department functions during the shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations, including directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
Ensure the proper use of time, equipment, and staff and the efficient functioning of the department.
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.