Nursing Supervisor

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with 36 hours per week, typically scheduled as three 12-hour shifts (7:30 am - 7:30 pm).

Pay

Pay range: $44.15 - $66.25 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN, BS, or MSN required.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Three years of acute care nursing experience (Emergency, Medical-Surgical, or Critical Care).
• Three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state.
• Certification within one year of hire required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Ensures administrative continuity to staff, patients, and families while acting as a liaison for the hospital executive director on call and the patient care services management team.
• Monitors and responds to activities occurring within the entire hospital during assigned work hours.
• Collaborates with Nursing Management and Nursing Staffing Office to provide primary leadership in the appropriate placement of nursing staff for staffing decisions.
• Analyzes trends in resource utilization and recommends changes to Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager.
• Provides consultation to ensure timely placement of patients in conjunction with Admitting Office, Bed Management, Clinics, and patient care areas.
• Coordinates and conducts Daily Debriefings, including weekends and holidays; initiates decisions to escalate capacity management plans as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to resolve clinical and operational issues.
• Teams with Hospitalists in a co-management model to facilitate communication and throughput within the organization.
• Serves as a resource for policies, standards, and performance issues; provides disciplinary counsel as appropriate.
• Addresses patient care quality, compliance, and regulatory standards; initiates resolution actions and notifies Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Director for follow-up.
• Acts as on-site liaison for Hospital Administrator on-call; provides information to Communications, Marketing, and Media regarding patients or situations of interest.
• Communicates effectively and professionally, modeling behaviors aligned with Caring Science; resolves Service Excellence issues on-site.
• Ensures a biogenic environment supporting professional development of staff in accordance with Shared Governance and Caring Science principles.
• Develops and fosters relationships that enhance care delivery, patient satisfaction, and staff satisfaction through mutual respect.
• Ensures hospital disaster plans and policies are followed; coordinates activities as needed.
• Represents the Chief Nursing Officer/Directors of Nursing with on-site operational and clinical leadership after normal business hours.
• Works with physicians, hospital staff, and departments to prioritize admissions based on medical necessity and criteria.
• Communicates with all departments to maximize efficiency and expedite admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Provides crisis management, interprets policy, and makes timely decisions affecting patient care.
• Serves as the administrative liaison to patients, families, employees, and external customers.

Skills

• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Resilience and flexibility in a changing environment.
• Ability to function effectively under stressful and difficult situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Work Environment

• Clean, well-lit, and comfortable climate.
• Potential exposure to contamination with blood or bodily fluids; protective equipment required (eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves).
• Highly stressful and dynamic conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, define details, and communicate clearly.
• May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call pay, and more.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About the Organization

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides over $6 billion in annual community benefits.