Nursing Supervisor Jobs in Illinois
Nursing Supervisor jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care networks, and behavioral health facilities, with openings at every level from charge nurse stepping into a first supervisory role through senior nursing directors overseeing multi-unit operations. Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield anchor the hiring market, with major employers like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare consistently bringing on nursing supervisors across their Illinois campuses. The most in-demand specialties are med-surg supervision, ICU and critical care leadership, and long-term care administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,700 - $11,000 per month ($116,400 - $132,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Various shifts, see below:
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420
Work County: Livingston
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Why Work for Illinois?
Position Overview
Essential Functions
- Serves as Nursing Supervisor for the Fox Developmental Center.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Assistant Director of Nursing in developing, documenting, monitoring and implementing policies and procedures.
- Evaluates services for individuals served by conducting ongoing audits (e.g. quality assurance) of services provided in adherence to established goals and standards.
- Provides professional nursing services to individuals on an assigned shift.
- Serves as a member on a variety of committees at the facility.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities.
- Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.
- Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures relative to the latest trends and nursing standards.
- Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing program needs, setting priorities and assigning nursing staff to ensure compliance with standards of care and practice for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience training nursing staff on nursing care practices and techniques.
- Two (2) years of professional nursing experience communicating in verbal or written form with patients and/or individuals.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis as Administrator on Duty (AOD).
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,700 - $11,000 per month ($116,400 - $132,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Various shifts, see below:
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420
Work County: Livingston
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Why Work for Illinois?
Position Overview
Essential Functions
- Serves as Nursing Supervisor for the Fox Developmental Center.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Assistant Director of Nursing in developing, documenting, monitoring and implementing policies and procedures.
- Evaluates services for individuals served by conducting ongoing audits (e.g. quality assurance) of services provided in adherence to established goals and standards.
- Provides professional nursing services to individuals on an assigned shift.
- Serves as a member on a variety of committees at the facility.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities.
- Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.
- Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures relative to the latest trends and nursing standards.
- Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing program needs, setting priorities and assigning nursing staff to ensure compliance with standards of care and practice for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience training nursing staff on nursing care practices and techniques.
- Two (2) years of professional nursing experience communicating in verbal or written form with patients and/or individuals.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis as Administrator on Duty (AOD).
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing supervisor jobs across Illinois.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Minimum of two to three years of clinical nursing experience in an acute or post-acute setting
- Demonstrated leadership or charge nurse experience supervising staff on a unit
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, master's degree preferred for senior roles
- Current BLS certification and ACLS for roles in acute care or critical care settings
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Nursing Supervisor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing supervisor in Illinois?
You become a nursing supervisor in Illinois by first holding an active RN license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Illinois employers expect a BSN and at least two to three years of bedside experience before moving into supervision. Completing a charge nurse rotation, earning a leadership certification such as the Nurse Executive credential from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and targeting internal promotion tracks at large Illinois health systems are the most direct paths forward.
Which companies hire nursing supervisors in Illinois?
Employers hiring nursing supervisors in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, State of Illinois, and UChicago Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's density of large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and long-term care networks means supervisory openings turn over consistently throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most nursing supervisor jobs?
The cities with the most nursing supervisor openings in Illinois are Chicago, Illinois, and Anna. Chicago's concentration of major academic medical centers, Level I trauma hospitals, and specialty health systems drives the highest volume, while Rockford and Springfield generate steady demand through regional hospital networks and state government health facilities that serve large surrounding populations.
Are there remote nursing supervisor jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Nursing supervision is inherently on-site work involving direct staff oversight, patient rounding, and real-time unit management, so most roles require a physical presence. About 38% of nursing supervisor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve utilization review, case management oversight, or administrative nursing director functions rather than floor-level supervision.
How can I get hired as a nursing supervisor in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a charge nurse or senior staff RN role within an Illinois health system that promotes from within. Large employers like Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine run structured nurse leadership development programs designed for RNs without formal supervisory titles. Targeting roles labeled assistant nurse manager or shift coordinator builds the documented leadership experience Illinois hiring managers look for. Holding a BSN and a clinical specialty certification gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants relying on experience alone.
Where can I find and apply to nursing supervisor jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to nursing supervisor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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