RN Shift Supervisor

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Corpus Christi, TX

12d • $7,533 - $8,886 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Shift Supervisor performs highly complex nursing work by coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating nursing services during an assigned shift at a State Supported Living Center. The role supports safe, consistent, quality care for individuals served, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The supervisor coordinates nursing assignments and coverage, provides clinical guidance and training to nursing staff, and serves as a contact for nursing and interdisciplinary staff. The role also performs comprehensive assessments, treatments, medication administration, emergency response, documentation, and other nursing procedures in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, facility policies, standards of care, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

The position evaluates nursing program operations and shift activities, communicates findings and recommendations through supervisory channels, and follows up on approved improvements. It supports continuity of care and may provide direct nursing care as needed. The position works under limited supervision of the NOO or another designated supervisor, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. It is based at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center and is not eligible for telework. Travel may be up to 5%. The scheduled shift is a regular weekend day shift with additional evening (second) shift coverage. Starting salary is $7,532.75 per month, with possible additional pay for evening, night, and/or weekend work.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas or in a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• At least one year of experience as a practicing registered nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, procedures, healthcare laws and regulations, medical diagnoses and procedures, treatment practices, community health principles, program regulations, and utilization review measures.
• Knowledge of nursing care standards and evidence-based practices for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, ICF-IID rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to State Supported Living Centers, or ability to acquire that knowledge quickly.
• Knowledge of infectious diseases and infection prevention and control practices in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment, including CPR, and ability to respond to resident or staff emergencies.
• Skill in providing nursing care and treatment to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Skill in using computers, software, and electronic health record systems.
• Skill in time management, organization, prioritization, training, coaching, mentoring, and clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to provide patient care; prepare and maintain records; organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and health-service delivery; interpret policies, procedures, and regulations; and plan, assign, coordinate, and monitor nursing staff work during a shift.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments, identify abnormal findings, recognize signs and symptoms of illness or injury, make nursing judgments, develop care plans, evaluate outcomes, and make recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff, prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and align tasks with departmental needs.
• Ability to interact appropriately with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and staff.
• Ability to train staff, mentor nurses, coordinate shift assignments, provide feedback through supervisory channels, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Physical strength and flexibility to safely perform CPR; physical ability to use CPR, Safe Use of Restraint, and Ukeru techniques once trained.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
• Selected applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks. State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating nursing services, shift coverage, or nursing assignments.
• At least two years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or healthcare facility.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate nursing services and activities in the assigned area during the assigned shift.
• Coordinate nursing staff assignments and coverage, adjust assignments in response to absences and immediate care needs, and communicate significant coverage issues to supervisors or administrators.
• Guide, mentor, coach, and train nursing staff, including direct care RNs, LVNs, and less experienced RN Shift Supervisors.
• Review nursing assessments, documentation, and service delivery for compliance, accuracy, completeness, standards of care, and quality; provide feedback for supervisory follow-up.
• Evaluate shift operations and nursing services for trends, concerns, coverage gaps, training needs, and opportunities to improve quality and continuity of care.
• Communicate findings, concerns, and recommended corrective actions or process improvements to nursing leadership, and follow up as assigned on approved changes.
• Serve as a point of contact for interdisciplinary staff and coordinate nursing, medical, or administrative support for the assigned area.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, health screenings, treatments, technical nursing procedures, medication administration, immunizations, and documentation; observe and report symptoms and reactions.
• Communicate individuals’ health status and needs to other disciplines and families as needed.
• Develop or present in-service training and staff development information as assigned; provide feedback and input to nurse managers and supervisors.
• Train and support other RN Shift Supervisors, recommend effective shift organization and staff deployment, and cross-train registered nurses as backup supervisors when needed.
• Provide backup nursing coverage, including collecting specimens, conducting screening tests after competency is documented, and providing direct care when needed.
• Respond to emergencies, perform CPR, suctioning, and other emergency procedures, administer prescribed emergency medications, and use emergency equipment and Safe Use of Restraint procedures appropriately.
• Provide treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment.
• Participate in and prepare for meetings related to care; update automated systems and tracking documents and communicate relevant information to other disciplines.
• Participate in competency-based training and continuing education, maintain nursing competence and licensure, and follow safety, infection-control, information-security, and confidentiality requirements.
• Attend work regularly, work assigned or rotating schedules and overtime or extended shifts as required, serve in rotating on-call status if needed, and perform other assigned duties, including disaster response or Continuity of Operations support.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time-off benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) and updated resources through Lippincott access for nurses.
• Position may be eligible for additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

What This Job Offers

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