Nursing Supervisor Neonatal ICU/NICU Full-time Nights 40 hours

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor for the Neonatal ICU/NICU oversees and coordinates nursing care and unit operations, carrying out Charge RN responsibilities as well as office hours and committee meetings under the guidance of the Nurse Manager. The role includes coordinating staff schedules and patient assignments, supporting staff development and performance, and helping monitor unit processes and budgets. This is a full-time night position at Texas Health Fort Worth, with flexible four 10-hour night shifts, monthly daytime meetings, and one staffing shift every six weeks. Some weekend and holiday coverage is required. The position is based in the 63-bed Level III Neonatal ICU at a regional referral center for high-risk deliveries. The unit cares for complex and high-risk infants and is staffed around the clock by neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Equipment and skills used in the unit include Bubble CPAP, conventional ventilators, oscillators, and JETs (high-frequency).

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of experience as a clinical nurse (RN), with prior experience as a Charge Nurse or in a similar leadership role such as committee chair or preceptor.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure upon hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days.
Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRPA) certification within 90 days.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days, maintained annually.
Demonstrated confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
More than four years of Level III Neonatal ICU RN experience.

Responsibilities

Take on Charge RN responsibilities, office hours, and committee meetings under the guidance of the Nurse Manager.
Assist with audits, time and attendance, coaching, meetings, and evaluations.
Facilitate patient-nurse assignments and coordinate patient care on the nursing unit.
Serve as a role model and mentor for Registered Nurses in professional development, professional practice, and continuing education.
Coordinate staff scheduling for the unit or designated shift.
Provide continuous constructive feedback and conduct annual performance evaluations for staff.
Participate in coaching, counseling, and progressive disciplinary actions with the Nurse Manager/Director and staff.
Assist the Nurse Manager with staff meetings and facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Identify ineffective, inefficient, or costly processes and take action to improve them.
Participate in monitoring the budget as directed by the Nurse Manager/Director.
Provide some weekend and holiday coverage and attend monthly daytime meetings.