Overnight Nurse Leader – Residential Care

Eating Recovery Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eating Recovery Center Pathlight in Chicago, IL is seeking an RN for full-time overnight shifts (6:30pm–7am) at our adult residential facility. Active Illinois RN license required and at least 1 year of direct patient care experience.

You will lead a clinical team, ensure safe, compliant unit operations, and provide direct patient care as needed, including milieu and crisis management. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary staff and is based on-site in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing (required)
• Unrestricted RN license in state where assigned (required)
• 1+ year of direct patient care experience (required)
• Attention to detail (required)
• Strong communication skills, ability to lead, motivate and inspire others (required)

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight to assigned team by supervising, guiding, and directing employees to be effective team members
• Ensures efficient and effective unit operations including sufficient supplies and adjusts staffing as necessary
• Assists with scheduling teammates to cover open shifts
• Completes monthly audits and checklists
• Assures unit compliance with policies and procedures that meet accreditation and licensing requirements, including reviewing and following up on incident reports
• Serves as a resource and primary point of contact regarding clinical questions, policies, and procedures
• Provides direct patient care as necessary

Skills

RN license

Direct patient care

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

Schedule: Full-time overnights, 6:30pm-7am with rotating weekends and holidays. Working onsite at Eating Recovery Center's adult residential facility in Chicago, IL. Active Illinois RN license required.

As a member of the nursing leadership team, the Nurse House Supervisor supports teammates in providing a safe environment for patients and teammates through the coordination and evaluation of the unit under the general direction of the Nurse Director.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides oversight to assigned team by supervising, guiding, and directing employees to be effective team members
• Ensures that everyone is equipped with the right skills, tools, and talents necessary for executing their duties
• Uses the established people processes (performance, development, succession, and career) to ensure that their team’s level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards
• Ensures efficient and effective unit operations including sufficient supplies and adjusts staffing as necessary
• Assists with scheduling teammates to cover open shifts
• Completes monthly audits and checklists
• Assures unit compliance with policies and procedures that meet accreditation and licensing requirements, including reviewing and following up on incident reports
• Serves as a resource and primary point of contact regarding clinical questions, policies, and procedures
• Provides direct patent care as necessary
• Assists teammates with patient care responsibilities including milieu and crisis management
  

Must Haves

• Associate’s degree in nursing (required)
• Unrestricted RN license in state where assigned (required)
• 1+ year of direct patient care experience (required)
• Attention to detail (required)
• Strong communication skills, ability to lead, motivate and inspire others (required)
  
  

Bonus Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
• 1+ years of supervising others or leading teams (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience treating patients with eating disorders (preferred)
  
  

#ERC

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Illinois Pay Range

$42 - $51 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.