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House Supervisor

HSHS · Shelbyville, IL · $37.71–$56.57 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to make a decision that's usually a manager's call.

What they are checking: Whether they can act with authority when leadership isn't present and document it well.

Tell me about a time you led people who didn't report to you.

What they are checking: Whether they can earn cooperation across departments without formal authority.

What would you do

You're the house supervisor at Good Shepherd on nights. The ED has three admits and no open beds. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage patient flow across the hospital, including discharges, transfers and creative bed placement.

Two units are short-staffed and one is overstaffed. How do you move people?

What they are checking: Whether they can redeploy staff fairly and safely based on skill and acuity.

A nurse calls you because she's unsure about a patient's condition. How do you support her?

What they are checking: Whether they act as a clinical resource and go assess with her rather than just giving advice by phone.

A family member is threatening staff on one of the units. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect staff, involve security and de-escalate.

How do you handle a staff member calling off at the last minute when there's no one to call in?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical options and keep patient safety first.

About the work

A patient needs to be transferred to a higher level of care. Walk me through how you coordinate that.

What they are checking: Whether they know the transfer process, from accepting facility to transport and handoff.

How would you handle a hospital-wide emergency like a power outage or severe weather overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they know emergency procedures and can lead calmly until leadership is reached.

What data do you track during your shift and pass on to leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they keep accurate records of census, staffing and events so morning leaders know what happened.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $37.71 - $56.57 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. The House Supervisor is a Registered Nurse responsible for overseeing hospital operations and nursing care during assigned shifts, including staffing coordination, patient flow, and bed placement. They serve as a resource and leader for nursing staff and other departments, providing guidance, education, and support to ensure quality patient care. Additionally, they manage hospital-wide situations, assist with data monitoring, and assume administrative responsibilities in the absence of leadership. Department: House Supervisor Core Function: Leadership Schedule: Full-Time Night Shift | 36 hours/week; Every other weekend rotation Facility: Good Shepherd Hospital Location: Shelbyville, IL Compensation: Based on experience, plus shift differentials for night, weekend shift differentials Education Qualifications • Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required. • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications • 1 year Nursing experience is required. • Leadership experience is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required as per local affiliate guidelines. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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