Nurse House Supervisor: 24/7 Throughput & Bed Management

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Palos Park, IL is seeking a House Supervisor to oversee nursing operations across evening, night, and weekend shifts. This role serves as a clinical role model, coordinating staffing, patient throughput, and quality initiatives while collaborating with nursing leadership to ensure high‑quality patient care.

The position emphasizes staff development, effective communication, and adherence to organizational policies and regulatory standards, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• BSN required and current IL RN license.
• CPR-BLS certification required.
• ACLS and MSN preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing care on evening, night and weekend shifts.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and staff to manage acuity-based staffing.
• Monitor patient flow and throughput with a focus on maintaining continuity of care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and policy development.
• Oversee staffing logistics, bed meetings, and KPI attainment across shifts.

Education

BSN

Registered Nurse license in Illinois

CPR – Basic Life Support

ACLS

MSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Palos Park, IL is seeking a House Supervisor to oversee nursing operations across evening, night, and weekend shifts. This role serves as a clinical role model, coordinating staffing, patient throughput, and quality initiatives while collaborating with nursing leadership to ensure high‑quality patient care.

The position emphasizes staff development, effective communication, and adherence to organizational policies and regulatory standards, with opportunities to influence