Nursing Supervisor

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Shapiro Developmental Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to serve as Nursing Supervisor. Reviews quarterly assessments, observes and evaluates medicine passing procedures. Monitors acute care logs, Medication Administration Records, dietary and medication response profiles. Functions as a training instructor and assists in the development of facility policies and procedures. The Shapiro Developmental Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Nursing Supervisor over professional Registered Nurses on an assigned unit and shift
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Oversees the unit medical program
• Attends and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team at meetings and on committees
• Functions as a training instructor and assists in the development of facility policies and procedures
• As part of a team, reviews, updates, and implements nursing policies and procedures according to the latest trends and nursing standards
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above