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

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor oversees work in the Neonatal ICU/NICU at Texas Health Ft. Worth, a 63-bed Level III NICU and regional referral center for high-risk deliveries. The Women’s Center is a MAGNET facility and a Maternal Level IV Designated facility. The NICU has more than 600 admissions per year and is staffed around the clock by neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Care may involve Bubble CPAP, conventional ventilators, oscillators, and high-frequency JETs. This is a full-time night position working 40 hours per week. The schedule includes flexible four 10-hour night shifts, monthly daytime meetings, some weekend and holiday coverage, and one staffing shift every six weeks; the role otherwise consists of administrative time. The Supervisor carries Charge RN responsibilities, office hours, and committee meetings under the guidance of the Nurse Manager. The position coordinates patient care and staffing, supports staff development and performance, and contributes to operational improvement and budget monitoring.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
More than four years of Neonatal ICU Level III RN experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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 annual performance evaluations to staff.
Participate in coaching and counseling and the progressive disciplinary action process 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.