Clinical Supervisor

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee•Kankakee, IL

1d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports the administrative functions of the Medical Surgical department and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager, 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. The Clinical Supervisor prepares, conducts, and/or oversees department orientation and personnel training; communicates with staff, physicians, and administration verbally and in writing; and is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and department functions during the assigned shift. The position assists the Department Director with daily unit operations, including directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel and ensuring proper use of time, equipment, and staff. The supervisor ensures efficient department functions and provides direct patient care as needed within the scope of practice, continually assessing care and directing 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.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire and maintained as 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) certification preferred for Intensive Care.
Professional certification within 2 years of hire.

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 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.
Be accountable for the quality of staff 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.
Ensure efficient department functions.
Provide 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.