Nursing Supervisor - Nights

Methodist Health System • Richardson, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor is a Registered Nurse who delegates and provides authority and responsibility for selected programs and aspects of programs across nursing departments. The role plans, coordinates, and directs nursing department functions during evening and night shifts and supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The position reports to the Nurse Manager and is required to report to work during inclement weather as a Category B employee with patient-care impact.

The supervisor provides nursing guidance and support, makes staffing and unit-coverage decisions, coordinates with bed control on patient placement, and may counsel personnel or take disciplinary action when management is absent and delay would jeopardize the effectiveness of the action. The role also serves as a professional role model and resource, maintains confidentiality and patient-record integrity, and participates in hiring and management of Resource Team/PRN employees.

The position works 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on a variable schedule, listed as 12X3 Night. The work is indoors and includes substantial standing and movement, handling, talking, reaching, exposure to blood and body fluids, and use of electrical equipment and sharp utensils. Physical requirements also include bending, lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items across the stated weight ranges.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of RN experience.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates compliance with the hospital dress code.
• Management style consistent with corporate and divisional management philosophy, objectives, and guidelines.
• Flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work any shift.
• Shows initiative, works independently, and meets delegated time frames.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Ability to work with confidential material.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; equivalent experience, knowledge, and skills may be substituted.
• ACLS preferred upon hire; required within 30 days.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Previous critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with ancillary departments when those departments are closed.
• Provide nursing guidance, support, and feedback that may influence patient clinical care; maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information and preserve the integrity of patient medical records.
• Make staffing decisions and arrange unit coverage according to guidelines, patient acuity, and available resources; notify the Nurse Manager of variances from guidelines.
• Collaborate with bed control to assess bed availability and support appropriate patient placement.
• Counsel personnel and perform disciplinary actions in the absence of the manager and director when delay would jeopardize the effectiveness of the action.
• Serve as a professional role model and resource, demonstrating Methodist Health System’s vision, values, and Value Management principles.
• Participate in management activities, including hiring and managing Resource Team/PRN employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed