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Registered Nurse Supervisor Inpatient Dialysis

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to direct staff and manage patient flow during a shift that got chaotic. What did you do?

whether the candidate can actually coordinate resources under pressure, not just describe the theory of it

Tell me about a time you had to give a staff member difficult feedback on their performance. How did you approach it and what happened afterward?

comfort with the coaching and corrective action responsibilities that come with the supervisor title

Tell me about a process improvement you led or contributed to on a unit. What was broken, what did you change, and how did you measure it worked?

whether they can drive continuous improvement collaboratively rather than just manage the status quo

Describe a situation where a patient or family member was upset about their care. How did you step in?

skill advocating for patient rights and acting as a clinical resource contact under emotional pressure

Tell me about a time you had input into a budget or equipment request. What did you push for and why?

whether they understand the operational and financial side of running a unit, not just the clinical side

Technical

What's your experience with inpatient dialysis specifically, and if you don't have direct dialysis background, how do you plan to get up to speed on the clinical specifics quickly?

honest self-assessment of the preferred-but-not-required dialysis experience gap and a real plan to close it

How do you go about checking that unit policies stay in line with both hospital rules and outside regulatory requirements?

understanding of compliance mechanics, not just awareness that regulations exist

How would you design an orientation program for a new nurse coming onto an inpatient dialysis unit with no dialysis background?

ability to build training and education programs, a direct listed duty

How do you normally work with medical supply reps or vendors, and has that relationship ever caused friction with clinical needs?

experience managing outside vendor relationships without letting them compromise clinical decisions

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle a disagreement between a nephrologist and one of your dialysis nurses about a treatment plan.

ability to act as mediator between medical staff and nursing staff without escalating conflict

Say a piece of dialysis equipment starts malfunctioning mid-treatment and the patient is anxious. Walk me through what you do in the first five minutes.

clinical judgment and composure in a hazard-exposed, time-sensitive scenario specific to dialysis

If you had two call-outs on a day shift with a full patient census, how would you decide who covers what?

practical staffing and prioritization judgment when resources are tight

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34018 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - System Dialysis Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Typically, Day shift M-F, needs to be flexible to the needs of the unit. Pay Range: $44.15 - $66.25 Major Responsibilities: • Provides work direction to the staff with clear responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations and the smooth flow of patients through the department. • Promotes an environment conducive to the delivery of quality patient care. Advocates for rights of patients and staff. • Promotes communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of all team members. Coordinates the needs of physicians and acts as liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff by serving as a problem solver and mediator. • Develops and maintains effective intra- and inter-departmental relationships. Facilitates positive communication with medical supply companies and their representatives. • Evaluates the quality of patient care provided in the specialty area through collaboration with unit and organization resource people. Ensures policies and procedures are in compliance with those of the medical center, the nursing department, and regulatory agencies. • In collaboration with the manager, conducts ongoing process improvement. • Serves as a clinical resource contact for patients, families, nursing staff, other health care members and external agencies. • In collaboration with departmental and organizational staff, develops department orientation and continuing education programs for all staff. Teaches and guides staff. Assists with various teaching programs. • Provides input regarding equipment/supply needs, renovations, and environmental issues in preparation of operating and capital equipment budgets. • Supports Shared Leadership and its functions related to Nursing Evaluation, Peer Review, Policy/Procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice. • Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations. • Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices. Education Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience Required: • Typically requires 3 years of experience in an inpatient nursing unit environment. • Dialysis experience preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills necessary. • Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift. • Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description 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: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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