Nursing Supervisor

Overview

Illinois CancerCare is seeking an experienced Clinical Nursing Supervisor to join our team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse who enjoys mentoring others, solving problems in real time, and making a meaningful impact on patient care while remaining actively involved in the clinical environment. As a Clinical Nursing Supervisor, you will serve as a visible leader and resource for nursing staff across the clinic. You will work side-by-side with nurses, providing guidance, support, and coaching while helping ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care. Unlike many leadership positions, this role maintains a strong clinical presence. You'll continue to utilize your nursing skills while also developing and applying leadership, operational, and staff development expertise. Monday - Friday hours with no weekends or holidays.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on patient care
• Opportunity to mentor and develop nursing staff
• Collaborative leadership environment with support from Nurse Managers and Nursing Administration
• Join one of the leading oncology practices dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care

Pay & Benefits

• Expected Hiring Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000.
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs - Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Our goal is for each Nursing Supervisor to have approximately 20 nurses reporting directly to them; however, may adjust as necessary based on circumstances and needs.
• Education of employees who report to you. This education will come from Director, Managers, ILCC Nurse Educator, from practice changes, and from group meetings. Responsible for getting education to all nurses in your group. Responsible for follow up and making sure concepts, procedures, skills, etc. are understood, followed, and maintained. Nurse Educator is responsible for documentation of education.
• Work with Manager(s) and ILCC Nurse Educator to develop and implement tailored education based on individual nurse's needs.
• Participate in training and mentoring new nurses during orientation and beyond.
• Assist with tasks in WorkDay such as disciplines, evaluations, and/or timecards if needed, etc.
• Be available to nurses in your group who have clinical or practice related questions. Goal is to answer, "in the moment".
• Willing to be present in satellite clinics in your area 1-3 times per week. Work as team nurse, treatment nurse, charge nurse, or float nurse as needed.
• Work with Director of Nursing and Manager(s) to complete evaluations and participate in evaluations of employees in your group.
• Coach and mentor new nurses until comfortable and competent in emergency situations. Go over and "recap" after emergency situations, making sure everyone understood all actions and outcomes.
• Ensure crash carts at clinics are checked and stocked properly, sending completed forms back to managers in Peoria.
• Perform Clinic audits at least monthly or when visiting a new clinic.
• Perform Desk RN audits on their assigned Team Nurses at least monthly.
• Ensure that all of our policies and procedures are being followed at all times. It is their responsibility to help enforce these policies and procedures and report back to Nursing Management if they see anyone not complying.
• Responsible for any coaching and discipline for the Nurses who report to them, with the assistance of the Nurse Managers.
• Take on any special projects as assigned by Manager(s).
• Perform all other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Current Illinois RN license
• Strong clinical nursing experience
• Previous lsupervisory experience
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and clinical expertise
• Must be willing to travel to clinic locations as needed
• OCN certified or must obtain

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work on a desktop computer for extended periods of time. May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.


SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS/TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, chemotherapy, biohazardous specimens & wastes and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and patient care tasks as directed. Skill in identifying patient problems and assessing under the supervision of a registered nurse. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations. Strong oral and written communication skills.

TRAITS

• Maintains a positive and caring atmosphere for patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates the willingness and the ability to work effectively with others and willingly assists co-workers in a proactive manner (team player).
• Supports Illinois CancerCare's Mission and Values.
• Follows the practice and departmental standards of attendance, appearance, policies, and procedures, including those that deal specifically with safety and confidentiality.
• Responds positively to constructive suggestions to improve job performance and contributes creative suggestions.
• Presents and promotes a positive public image of Illinois CancerCare in general. Exhibits pride in and loyalty to the practice.