Nurse Supervisor - Day Shift

Job Description
- Nurse Supervisor
- Day Shift (2600044C)

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), seeks an experienced registered nurse to serve as dedicated Supervisor for the safe and effective provision of nursing care. The selected candidate will perform a variety of duties to determine a primary course of action for medical and other emergencies/unusual situations that occur during time on duty, consistent within the framework of existing policy.

The Supervisor is responsible for identifying and responding to administrative issues as appropriate.

Please note:

The hours are 7-3:30 PM Day Shift (40 Hours). Full‑Time Position. Incumbents work every other weekend, and days off are assigned.

• Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Inpatient Services, Director of Critical Care and Operative Services, Nurse Managers, and fellow Nursing Supervisors to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing to provide safe and effective care.
• Serves as the Nursing Supervisor during the week and in rotation on weekends.
• Supervises staff on assigned shift by evaluating their job performance and making recommendations to the appropriate Nurse Manager to maintain a high level of patient care.
• Provides counseling to individual staff members in an empathetic and thorough manner and communicates issues to the Nurse Manager.
• Initiates initial disciplinary action for staff as needed in a clear, calm manner following established rules and regulations.
• Establishes a rapport with all patients, evaluating patient responses, and, together with other team members, adjusting their care to ensure the daily needs and dignity of patients are met, facilitating a speedy recovery.
• Serves as a role model for staff at all times; takes initiative in meeting patient needs, demonstrating professionalism and respect in all interactions and working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Responds to, assesses, participates in, and evaluates all emergency activities involving nursing staff to ensure patient and staff safety, and communicates with appropriate Nursing Director, Nurse Manager, Chief Nursing Officer, or Administrator on call.
• Champions the promotion of staff development and facilitates training as needed.
• Performs initial investigation of incidents and accidents that occur to patients or staff while ensuring proper care is given.
• Ensures appropriate reporting, documentation and follow‑up of administrative issues and nursing concerns.
• Assists as a resource in the clinical management of patient care by following all policies and procedures to promote effective nursing care and facilitates patient care by assisting nursing staff in identifying and utilizing inter‑ and intradepartmental resources.
• Serves as an administrative role model and resource in the process of resolving individual unit or hospital issues.
• Participates in appropriate committees or activities that formulate nursing and/or hospital policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of Nursing.
• Ability to gather clinical information through observing and questioning individuals, examining, and reviewing patient charts, lab data and other documents.
• Skilled in empathizing with patients and communicating effectively.
• Ability to display sensitivity and respect regarding a patient’s cultural and religious preferences/needs.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing program requirements.
• Capacity to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.

• Three (3) years of medical/surgical experience.
• Capacity to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, visitors, and medical staff.
• Ability to deal effectively with staff conflict within the nursing department, and help successfully resolve interdisciplinary issues.
• Cognitive and technical knowledge and the ability to progressively manage care delivery across the continuum of care.
• Talent for promoting the accurate exchange of clinical information.
• Collaborative…