Registered Nurse - Unit Supervisor Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Job Description

Looking for a dynamic, innovative, and supportive leader who is future-focused and adaptable. This role requires flexibility to meet department needs, with primary hours of 2:00 PM – 11:30 PM and occasional shifts starting earlier (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) to support meetings and operational priorities. The position also includes one Sunday per month as part of a rotation. If you’re passionate about leading teams, driving excellence, and fostering collaboration in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you join us!

Job Responsibility

Provides work direction to the staff with clear responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations and the smooth flow of patients through the department
Promotes an environment conducive to the delivery of quality patient care. Advocates for rights of patients and staff
Promotes communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of all team members. Coordinates the needs of physicians and acts as liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff by serving as a problem solver and mediator
Develops and maintains effective intra- and inter-departmental relationships. Facilitates positive communication with medical supply companies and their representatives
Evaluates the quality of patient care provided in the specialty area through collaboration with unit and organization resource people. Ensures policies and procedures are in compliance with those of the medical center, the nursing department, and regulatory agencies
In collaboration with the manager, conducts ongoing process improvement
Serves as a clinical resource contact for patients, families, nursing staff, other health care members and external agencies
In collaboration with departmental and organizational staff, develops department orientation and continuing education programs for all staff. Teaches and guides staff. Assists with various teaching programs
Provides input regarding equipment/supply needs, renovations, and environmental issues in preparation of operating and capital equipment budgets
Supports Shared Leadership and its functions related to Nursing Evaluation, Peer Review, Policy/Procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Typically requires 3 years of experience in an inpatient nursing unit environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills necessary
Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids
will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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