Nursing Supervisor

Misericordia Heart of Mercy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Roth 401(k) with 2% match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Professional trainings offered

Childcare resources referrals

Job summary

Misericordia is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to lead clinical staff, oversee nursing care, and ensure regulatory compliance across residences. You will work with the DON, ADON, and VP to develop staff and implement improvements that support residents' health, safety, and dignity.

You’ll guide daily operations, support training, and foster teamwork with RNs, CNAs, and other departments to sustain a compassionate, compliant care environment in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in nursing with transcripts; LPN program accepted with transcripts.
• Current IL RN/license or IL LPN license in good standing.
• 3-5 years RN experience or 2-3 years LPN experience.
• Experience in IDD, developmental disabilities, long-term care, or skilled nursing preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred; leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be first line of response to daily operational issues and monitor workflows.
• Develop staff through real-time feedback and coordinated training with DON/ADON.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care within residences/facility.
• Ensure standards of practice and policies align with profession and community.
• Promote HIPAA compliance and readiness for surveys.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

LPN program with transcripts

Tools

EHR

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

At Misericordia, Nursing Supervisors do much more than oversee a shift. You demonstrate leadership, problem‑solving, and effective communication skills to promote the ongoing growth and development of your team, while ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of residents in an atmosphere that promotes quality, respect, and dignity.

As a Nursing Supervisor, you will be the first line of response to daily operational issues, monitor work processes, and support the implementation of division initiatives. In partnership with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will manage and develop staff nurses through real‑time feedback and coordinated training, and collaborate with the DON, ADON, and Vice President of Clinical Services to provide exceptional clinical, physical, and emotional health services for our residents.

Supervisory And Leadership Experience Is Preferred

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Lead a team dedicated to the health, safety, and dignity of residents with mild to profound developmental disabilities.
• Make an impact: Shape strategy and daily operations for your unit in partnership with nursing leadership.
• Supportive team: Work alongside RNs, CNAs, the DON, ADON, and the Vice President of Clinical Services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Career growth: Take advantage of professional training and opportunities to grow throughout the organization.
• Competitive pay: Earn $39.00-$47.50 per hour.
• Education support: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

As a Nursing Supervisor, You Will

• Maintain knowledge of Misericordia's philosophy, purpose, services, and policies and procedures, and take part in their development and implementation
• In alignment with the ADON, DON, and VP, evaluate and develop strategies and plans for ongoing departmental success
• Be accountable for the delivery of high‑quality nursing care within residences/facility
• Support the clinical team (RNs and CNAs) and ensure standards of practice and clinical policies are consistent with the profession and the community
• Act as first line of response to daily operational issues, monitor work processes, and assume resident assignment when needed
• Make recommendations to improve workflow and act as a catalyst for policy, procedural, and resident care changes that safeguard safety, security, and confidentiality
• Develop staff for clinical competence and serve as a resource for clinical issues and problem resolution
• Implement changes impacting personnel, processes, and procedures to meet organizational goals
• Assist the ADON/DON with quarterly IDPs and performance management
• Support staff completing orientation in collaboration with consistent preceptor assignments
• Support facilitation, translation, and education of EMR and technological tools in resident care workflows
• Promote and monitor compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Assist nursing leadership in maintaining continuous readiness for surveys
• Facilitate chart audits focused on problematic and regulatory required areas of documentation
• Participate in admissions and annual resident multidisciplinary meetings as applicable
• Promote collaboration, teamwork, and morale among the clinical team
• Maintain a clean, clutter‑free, and safe environment
• Maintain open communication and effective partnerships with other departments, including residential, vocational, social service, business office, maintenance, housekeeping, personnel, and consultants
• Serve as a role model, connecting employees to the values, culture, and mission of Misericordia
• Strategically involve others in goal setting and planning to promote alignment across the organization
• Build strong relationships grounded in warmth, compassion, and trust, and encourage curiosity among employees
• Support and role‑model the development of talent and an engaging work environment
• Drive for critical results and prioritize activities that move the organization forward
• Use data to understand opportunities and challenges, and create feedback loops with the team
• Identify how work and team needs should evolve, and build on team capabilities to meet those needs
• Seek out opportunities to innovate and support others in adapting to ongoing change

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.

Nursing Supervisors have access to professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen their skills and support career growth throughout the organization.

You will work with experienced professionals across Misericordia while gaining hands‑on experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with official transcripts, or Associate's degree in Nursing with official transcripts, or completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program with official transcripts
• Current Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing, or current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
• 3-5 years RN experience or 2-3 years LPN experience
• Experience in IDD, developmental disabilities, long‑term care, or skilled nursing preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Leadership skills and/or management experience, including project management, training, or mentoring staff
• Experience taking initiative and responsibility, with a high degree of professionalism and ownership
• Proven ability to work as a team member
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of EHR
• Basic computer skills

Pay

• Nursing Supervisor: $39.00-$47.50 per hour

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) with 2% match and tax‑free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state‑funded resources that provide childcare support

About Misericordia

Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving society's most vulnerable citizens, Misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them yet cannot provide it at home.

Through a spectrum of residential options on its 37-acre Chicago campus and in the community, and with a wide variety of programs, Misericordia currently serves more than 600 children and adults residentially, from diverse racial, religious, and socio‑economic backgrounds. Twenty percent of our residents either come from families in poverty or have no families and are wards of the State.

At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.