Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Medical Telemetry Observation

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

8d • $44 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor oversees operations for the 28-bed Medical Telemetry Observation Unit 6KLM, which cares for a diverse patient population, most often admitted from the Emergency Department, with an average stay of approximately two days. Patients have varied clinical needs, including chronic pulmonary disease, pneumonia, wounds, gastrointestinal conditions, and congestive heart failure, as well as exposure to procedures and medication drips.

The supervisor provides visible, engaged leadership, coordinates resources and patient flow, supports staffing, and serves as a clinical resource across shifts. The role promotes safe and reliable nursing practice, consistent adherence to expectations and policies, staff development and accountability, and positive relationships among patients, families, medical staff, and other departments. The position is full-time, on site, and scheduled for second shift, 1500–2330, with flexibility to provide occasional overnight coverage.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Typically three years of experience in an inpatient nursing unit environment.
• Charge Nurse experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during the work shift.
• Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Medical-surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction to staff and coordinate resources to support procedures, day-to-day operations, and patient flow.
• Promote an environment conducive to quality patient care and advocate for the rights of patients and staff.
• Promote communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff; coordinate physician needs and act as a liaison, problem solver, and mediator between medical and nursing staff.
• Develop and maintain effective intra- and interdepartmental relationships and facilitate positive communication with medical supply companies and their representatives.
• Evaluate the quality of patient care in collaboration with unit and organizational resources, and ensure compliance with medical center, nursing department, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the manager on ongoing process improvement.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, families, nursing staff, other healthcare members, and external agencies.
• Develop department orientation and continuing education programs with departmental and organizational staff; teach, guide, and assist with teaching programs.
• Provide input on equipment and supply needs, renovations, and environmental issues for operating and capital equipment budgets.
• Support Shared Leadership functions related to Nursing Evaluation, Peer Review, Policy/Procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Perform staff human resources responsibilities, including performance coaching and reviews, supporting staff morale, and recommending hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Understand and adhere to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensure supervised employees comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, assess patient status, interpret age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide occasional overnight coverage as needed and meet the department's weekend and holiday coverage requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level