Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Medical Telemetry Observation

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc. Nursing Supervisor Medical Telemetry Observation - 6KLM Second Shift leads the 28-bed Medical Telemetry Observation Unit, overseeing staff, coordinating resources and patient flow to ensure safe, effective care.

You will mentor teammates, support staffing decisions, and uphold nursing standards across shifts. The role requires RN licensure, a BSN, and 3+ years in inpatient Med/Surg settings, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and willingness

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where practice occurs.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides work direction to staff and ensures efficient resource coordination.
• Promotes quality patient care and advocates for patients and staff.
• Coordinates physician needs and acts as liaison between medical and nursing staff.
• Develops intra- and inter-departmental relationships and supports education programs.
• Coaches, guides and evaluates staff; assists with hiring, promotions and action decisions.
• Ensures compliance with department, center, and regulatory policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Department: 35816 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 6KLM Medical and Telemetry Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Second Shift 1500-2330 On site - Non remote One weekend coverage per quarter Holiday requirements of: One holiday per year - Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. This role requires scheduling flexibility to meet the operational needs of the department, including the ability to provide overnight coverage occasionally as needed Pay Range: $44.15 - $66.25

Nursing Supervisor Medical Telemetry Observation - 6KLM Second Shift Join the leadership team of our Medical Telemetry Observation Unit 6KLM! 6KLM is a 28-bed Medical Telemetry Observation Unit caring for a diverse patient population with a wide variety of diagnoses and clinical needs. Most patients are admitted from the Emergency Department, with an average length of stay of approximately two days. The unit routinely cares for patients with chronic pulmonary diseases, pneumonia, wounds, gastrointestinal conditions, and congestive heart failure, while also providing exposure to a variety of procedures and medication drips. As the Nursing Supervisor, you will help oversee department operations and provide visible, engaged leadership to a collaborative team. You will serve as a resource to teammates across shifts, support staffing and patient flow, promote safe and reliable nursing practice, and help ensure expectations, policies, and standards are consistently followed. We are looking for someone who is approachable, accountable, organized, and comfortable taking initiative. The ideal candidate communicates proactively, follows through on responsibilities, uses sound judgment, and is willing to have thoughtful and sometimes difficult conversations when needed. You should be comfortable coaching and supporting teammates, reinforcing accountability, identifying solutions, and making decisions. We welcome nurses who have demonstrated leadership through their everyday practice by taking initiative, supporting and educating teammates, modeling professionalism, building strong relationships, and helping positively influence their team. This role requires scheduling flexibility to meet the operational needs of the department, including the ability to provide overnight coverage as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required: Typically requires 3 years of experience in an inpatient nursing unit environment. Charge Nurse Experience required Med Surg Experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills necessary. Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 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.

Our Commitment to You:

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• 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
• Benefits and more 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care