Clinical Nurse Supervisor - Stepdown Unit

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL, seeks a Clinical Nursing Supervisor (RN) for the Intermediate Care / Stepdown unit. Night shifts, full-time schedule, with a $36.75–$55.70 hourly range and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

The role supervises staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains high‑quality patient care. Required: active RN license, BLS/ACLS on hire, BSN preferred, 2+ years clinical nursing experience with leadership; CCRN/NRP preferred for ICUs.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certificate upon hire and ongoing maintenance.
• ACLS certificate upon hire and ongoing maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• NRP required 90 days after hire and maintained for non‑OB facilities.
• Professional certification within 2 years of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for an assigned acute care unit.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and staff development.
• Assume responsibility for unit operations and provide direct patient care as needed in the absence of department leadership.
• Lead daily nursing operations and supervise clinical staff.
• Ensure quality patient care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and resource utilization.
• Coach, mentor, train, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Drive quality improvement and operational excellence.
• Serve as unit leader when the Director or Nurse Manager is absent.
• Provide direct patient care within RN scope of practice as required.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Clinical supervision

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

2+ years nursing experience

CCRN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Clinical Nursing Supervisor (RN) – Acute Care Hospital, Chicago, IL

Department: Intermediate Care / Stepdown Schedule: Full‑Time (Nights, 7 p‑m to 7 a‑m, 3–12‑hour shifts) Compensation: $36.75–$55.70 per hour (approximately $441.00–$668.40 gross per 12‑hour shift), commensurate with experience.

Bonus: $10,000 sign‑on bonus available for qualified candidates (eligibility and payout terms apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for an assigned acute care unit.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and staff development.
• Assume responsibility for unit operations and provide direct patient care as needed in the absence of department leadership.
• Lead daily nursing operations and supervise clinical staff.
• Ensure quality patient care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and resource utilization.
• Coach, mentor, train, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Drive quality improvement and operational excellence.
• Serve as unit leader when the Director or Nurse Manager is absent.
• Provide direct patient care within RN scope of practice as required.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and ongoing maintenance.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and ongoing maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
• Non‑OB facilities: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required 90 days after hire and maintained.
• Professional certification within 2 years of hire preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation with hourly rate ranging from $36.75 to $55.70.
• Short‑and long‑term retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible benefit options.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Additional voluntary benefit options tailored to individual needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The 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.