Clinical Supervisor - Stepdown Unit

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet•Joliet, IL

7d•$37 - $56

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the Stepdown Unit’s service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. When the unit Director and/or Manager is absent, 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 departmental orientation and personnel training, and communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both verbally and in writing. The supervisor is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and unit 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 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 it 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) 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.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintained current.
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification 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 when the unit Director and/or Manager is absent.
Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and state regulations.
Prepare, conduct, and/or oversee departmental orientation and personnel training.
Communicate verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration.
Be responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and unit functions during the shift.
Assist the Department Director with daily unit operations.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel, ensuring the 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.