House Supervisor-Nursing

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,124 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a House Supervisor to oversee nursing operations. The ideal candidate will have a BSN, be licensed in Illinois, and possess at least 3 years of acute-care nursing experience. In this role, you will manage patient-care staffing, respond to emergencies, and collaborate closely with clinical teams. Competitive pay ranging from $48 to $50 per hour is offered. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensure in the state of Illinois is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of current acute-care experience as a registered nurse.
• Supervisory experience such as charge nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the administrative designee on behalf of hospital administration.
• Responds to urgent administrative needs and clinical emergencies.
• Assumes administrative responsibility for patient-care staffing on assigned shifts.
• Collaborates with nursing colleagues to enhance patient care and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Outstanding human-relations/communication skills

Creativity and flexibility in problem resolution

Comfort with change

Well-rounded clinical expertise

Education

BSN required

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Join Insight Health Systems as a House Supervisor – Nursing.

Pay Range

Base pay: $48.00/hr – $50.00/hr.

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with our recruiter to learn more.

About Insight Health Systems

Insight is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to delivering world‑class patient care and innovative clinical biomedical technology.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the administrative designee on behalf of and in cooperation with hospital administration.
• Responds to urgent administrative needs, complaint investigations, and any clinical or facility emergency.
• Serves as coordinator in emergency or disaster situations until relieved or assisted by the Administrator on call, Director of Nursing on call, or other administrative staff members.
• Performs services requested by the Administrator or Director on call; communicates issues and works to resolve problems with other department managers.
• Interprets/clarifies goals, policies, and procedures as necessary.
• Provides clinical expertise when necessary (e.g., transfer of patients requiring an RN, starting IVs, and assisting staff with direct patient care).
• Supports patients, families, and visitors, assisting them in utilizing medical‑center resources as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with the Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Directors, ensuring leadership is aware of events, staffing concerns, and disciplinary situations.
• Assumes administrative responsibility for patient‑care staffing on assigned shifts.
• Makes purposeful rounds on patient‑care units, the Emergency Department, OR/PACU, and Patient Placement to gather information needed to make staffing decisions.
• Executes staffing adjustments to assure compliance with minimal staffing standards outlined in the Nursing Staffing Plan.
• Provides guidance and counseling in regard to staffing adjustments.
• Communicates staffing and administrative activities with nurse managers, directors of nursing, product‑line managers, and the chief nursing officer.
• Provides guidance and coordination support to the health‑care team to optimize bed availability and achieve efficient patient throughput.
• Works closely with the patient‑care team (e.g., physicians, charge nurses, discharge planners, and patient‑care facilitators) to ensure timely coordination of daily discharges and transfers.
• Communicates with Environmental Services, Engineering/Facilities, Patient Placement, and Patient Transport to identify, prioritize, and resolve patient‑throughput bottlenecks.
• Rounds on patient‑care areas (inpatient units, ED, PACU) to identify delays in throughput and actively works with appropriate teams/departments to resolve delays in a timely manner.
• Responds to daily bed‑availability concerns as they arise.
• Proactively identifies patient‑throughput bottlenecks and works with clinical leaders to resolve them before they impact patient throughput.
• Collaborates with nursing colleagues to enhance patient care, colleague growth, and customer satisfaction.
• Provides relevant feedback to assist nurse managers in supporting performance management.
• Utilizes daily opportunities to assist staff in acquiring additional clinical, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Serves on committees or task forces as appropriate.
• Acts as a positive role model and change agent.
• Demonstrates responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registry: Registered nurse licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of current acute‑care experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience (preferred): Supervisory experience such as charge nurse.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Outstanding human‑relations/communication skills.
  • Comfort with change.
  • Creativity and flexibility in problem resolution.
  • Well‑rounded clinical expertise.

Benefits

• Paid sick time—effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid vacation time—effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits—eligible 30 days, following the first of the following month.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and basic life insurance—after 30 days of employment.

Vaccination requirement: Insight employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal‑opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.