Registered Nurse Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Join ameriCARE Chicagoland West as an RN Supervisor, providing compassionate and reliable support to clients in the Chicagoland area. This role is ideal for individuals dedicated to improving others' quality of life through personalized care and attentive assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $40-$50 per hour, paid bi-weekly.

• Flexible scheduling opportunities.

• Supportive team environment focused on quality care.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

The RN Supervisor coordinates clinical care by assessing client needs, developing individualized care plans, and supervising direct care staff to ensure high-quality home service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessments: Conduct and document comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments. Collaborate with physicians to develop and update care plans.

• Supervision & Compliance: Oversee MF/MC, CNA, PCA, and Companion providers. Conduct on-site supervisory visits every 92 days (CNA/PCA) or 122 days (Companion).

• Staff Oversight: Perform annual competency evaluations for field staff. Ensure adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and health screenings (e.g., TB/Hepatitis clearance).

• Care Coordination: Act as a clinical liaison for families and providers; manage referrals, provide client/caregiver education, and interpret agency policies for the community.

• Quality Assurance: Maintain accurate service records, attend mandatory staff meetings, and uphold agency standards for training and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted State RN license and CPR certification.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Experience: 2+ years of home health or nursing home experience within the last 5 years.

• Logistics: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.

• Compliance: Ability to meet bonding criteria and pass annual TB screenings.

• Skills: Strong verbal/written communication; 5-year verifiable employment history.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of home care experience with extensive assessment skills.

• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards.

• ACLS certification.

Keys to Success

• Communication: Proficiency in English (written/verbal) to direct staff and counsel families.

• Clinical Accuracy: Sensory capacity sufficient to accurately assess, record, and respond to clinical data.

Professionalism: Proven ability to manage caseloads effectively within agency resources.