Job Description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

The Nursing Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel on the evening or night shifts to maintain the continuity of nursing care. Allocates fiscal and human resources appropriately to ensure the delivery of quality cost efficient care. Oversees the safe, human and individualized delivery of quality patient care to patients from admission to discharge.

The Nursing Supervisor will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Nursing Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel on the evening or night shifts to maintain the continuity of nursing care. Allocates fiscal and human resources appropriately to ensure the delivery of quality cost efficient care. Oversees the safe, human and individualized delivery of quality patient care to patients from admission to discharge.

The Nursing Supervisor will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Nursing Supervisor will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

The Nursing Supervisor:

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel on the evening or night shifts to maintain the continuity of nursing care.
• Consults with nursing staff in various units as to the status of patient and/or employee needs.
• Interprets hospital policies and procedures to staff, patients and visitors to ensure satisfaction and prevent and/or resolve conflict in a timely manner.
• Assigns personnel to various units as needed
• Evaluates nursing personnel who report directly to this position
• May assist and/or relieve nursing personnel as the situation demands
• Supervises or prepares reports informing nursing personnel on subsequent shifts on the condition of patients and hospital services rendered.
• May participate in or conduct staff education programs to assure the maintenance of performance standards in relation to the quality of patient care.
• Oversees orientation, training and professional growth and development needs of staff in conjunction with Nurse Manager.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures as well as regulatory agency standards.
• Facilitates smooth and orderly admissions and patient screening processes.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited nursing program required.
• Master's degree, preferred.
• Illinois license to practice as a registered nurse is required.
• Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required, including ACLS certification.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Demonstrates an understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.
• Practices in accordance with professional practice standards and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Communicates using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication to instruct patients, families, staff and to work cooperatively with other health care team members and to ensure fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement.
• Possesses specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to oversee the care provided for people with physical disability and chronic illness.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient and staff needs changes in condition.
• Ability to transfer and position patients.
• Demonstrates financial and business acumen.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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