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Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Administration / Director House Supervisor Nurse to oversee the daily operations of nursing services. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, optimizing staffing and resource allocation, and fostering a collaborative environment among nursing and administrative staff. The Director House Supervisor will act as a key liaison between departments and ensure seamless communication and coordination of care.
Oversee the overall management of nursing operations during assigned shifts, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices. Coordinate patient flow and staffing needs, making real-time adjustments to optimize care delivery and resource utilization. Act as a clinical leader and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and education as necessary.
Monitor patient outcomes and satisfaction, implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery. Serve as the primary contact for administrative issues, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts in a timely manner. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, conducting regular audits and assessments of nursing practices. These are duties that MUST be performed in this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Non-essential Duties Participate in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Assist in the recruitment, orientation, and training of nursing staff. Engage in community outreach initiatives and represent Riverside Healthcare at professional events. Contribute to departmental meetings, providing insights and recommendations for improving operational efficiencies.
Responsibilities Preferred Experience ED/ICU experience Nursing leadership experience Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and patient safety protocols. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire nursing teams. Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Licensure/Education Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) licensure A minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience BLS certification required ACLS certification required Preferred Education BSN preferred Certifications in nursing leadership or administration are a plus. This
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation Base compensation within the positions
based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure to: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets Video Display Terminals: Extreme Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal potential due to very restricted direct patient contact.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal potential due to very restricted direct patient contact. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with physicians, patients, staff and hospitals. Vision: Needed to see MIS display, graphic lines for documentation, read printouts of reports, names on charts and forms.
Smell: Needed for electrical/fire safety, detect presence of ETOH on patients and visitors. Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, hear intercom system from patient rooms and front door. Touch: Required to manipulate and operate office equipment and tools.
Activity/Lifting
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 68% Twist: 10% Stand: 20% Crawl: 0% Walk: 10% Kneel: 2% Lift: 5% Drive: 2% Squat: 5% Climb: 1% Bend: 5% Reach above shoulders: 2% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Frequently Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally Up to 50 lbs: Not Required Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100lbs: Not required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying
Carry records from place to place, waist high approx 10-15'. Lift supplies from floor to cabinets, about 3-4'. Lift/carry supplies from utility rooms to counter and office.
Carry stacks of chairs waist high approx 5-15'. In an emergency, could be required to carry a fire extinguisher down/up 3 flights of stairs and several hundred yards. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 120 Twist: 10 Stand: 30 Crawl: 0 Walk: 10 Kneel: 5 Lift: 2 Drive: 0 Squat: 5 Climb: 1 Bend: 15 Reach above shoulders: 2 Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight: 5- 10 lbs-occasionally Pushing and pulling normal weight: 5-100lbs occasionally. Fine Manipulation: Writing and computer keyboard. Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None Environmental Factors and Special Hazards: Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 8 Outside hours: 0 Temperature: Normal Range Lighting: Average Noise levels: Average Humidity: Dry Atmosphere: Odors Special Hazards: Radiation, Chemical Chemical -drugs/work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical- use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair.
Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.
USD $45.42 - USD $60.84 /Hr
About the role
Director House Supervisor Nurse to oversee the daily operations of nursing services. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, optimizing staffing and resource allocation, and fostering a collaborative environment among nursing and administrative staff.