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Clinical Nurse Supervisor - Stepdown Unit

You'll help run the unit day to day, directing, supervising and evaluating staff. Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 22 · Applications close Sep 22, 2027

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · 7p-7a nights, rotating Schedule: Full Time - Nights| 7p-7a|3-12-hour shifts| rotating weekends and holidays3 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Intermediate Care / Stepdown unit · Hospital Department: Intermediate Care / Stepdown
License
RN license Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.Current RN license in the state
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN license in the state Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
Certification
Current BLS, maintained Current Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current ACLS, maintained Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain current.
Experience
2 years clinical nursing experience Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience

Preferred

Certification
CCRN preferred for intensive care Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
Certification
Professional certification within 2 years of hire Professional Certification within 2 years of hire, preferred.
Education
BSN preferred Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience
1 year supervisory or leadership experience with 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Chicago staff RN payChicago staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $41/hr, across 225 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Tuition assistance
Offered
Pay reviews
Starting pay set at hire from skills, experience, education and licensure

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
  • Benefits401K retirement plana 401K retirement plan
  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coveragemedical, dental, and vision coverage
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Free parking

The role and schedule

Day to day
Bedside care only when needed Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice.
Day to day
Department performance improvement plans and regulatory compliance Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations.
Day to day
Orientation and training of staff orientation and training of personnel
Charge
Takes over unit administration when the director or manager is out In the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager, the Clinical Supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the unit assigned.
Day to day
Reassessing care and redirecting staff plans on the spot Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.
Hours stated
Full Time - Nights| 7p-7a|3-12-hour shifts| rotating weekends and holidays
Weekends
Rotating weekends rotating weekends and holidays
Holidays
Rotating holidays

The workplace

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Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Hospital
Parking
Free parking available Free parking available

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Telemetry One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

Original listing

Posted on Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital’s careers page.

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Bonus Amount $10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Intermediate Care / Stepdown

Schedule

Full Time - Nights| 7p-7a|3-12-hour shifts| rotating weekends and holidays Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital | Free parking available Location: 2222 W. Division St. Chicago, IL Compensation Range: $41.00 to $64.09 an hour Sign-on Bonus Available!

Interview Process

Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds One interview with quick decision‑making Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly! Responsibilities The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the department service functions 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 unit assigned.

Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations. The Clinical Supervisor prepares, conducts and/or oversees department(s) orientation and training of personnel. Communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both written and verbally.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsibility and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and staff. Ensure the efficient functions of the department.

Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice. Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care. Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.2. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.3. Current Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) upon hire and maintain current.4. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain current.5. Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

Facility / unit training

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.2. Non-OB Facilities – NRP Required 90 days after hire and maintained.3. Professional Certification within 2 years of hire, preferred.

Pay Transparency Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $41.00 to $64.09 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ #LI-AM7 Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

What's around it?

In Chicago, IL

Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent
$1,440/mo
Household income
$77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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