Nurse Shift Supervisor; 2nd Shift

Title: Nurse Shift Supervisor (2nd Shift)

State Role

Title:

49113

Hiring Range: $96,254 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The Nurse Shift Supervisor (NSS) works the 3:00‑11:30 p.m. shift, overseeing patient care for up to 72 census patients and supervising 65‑95 nursing employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services for a psychiatric hospital operating 24/7
• Ensure administrative presence in the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Respond to emergency codes, oversee admissions and discharge processes, and manage patient transportation needs
• Receive staff call‑ins and oversee staffing and scheduling needs for the shift
• Assist with nursing staff development and problem‑solve with electronic health record and nursing scheduling systems
• Deliver a 24‑hour nursing report
• Coordinate centralized departmental leadership to manage resources on a shift‑by‑shift basis in alignment with facility standards and policies
• Ensure quality patient care meeting accrediting agency standards (TJC, CMS, OIG, etc.) through medication administration, treatment provision, and direct‑care services on adult and geriatric units
• Incorporate recovery concepts and DEFUSE interventions into daily practice for all patient populations from pre‑admission through discharge
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments, including medical, clinical, human resources, and administrative staff

• Licensed or license‑eligible Registered Nurse in good standing in Virginia; license must remain valid throughout employment
• Valid driver’s license maintained throughout employment
• Previous nursing management or Shift Administrator experience
• Extensive work experience in psychiatric nursing
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles to provide care for adult populations
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and schedule nursing staff efficiently
• Proficient use of electronic health records, nursing scheduling, communication, and reporting systems
• Leadership in emergency code interventions
• Decision‑making with authority and ownership, appropriate consultation, and problem‑solving using data
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; teaching, motivating, and delegating effectively
• Optimistic handling of multiple priorities through time‑management and organizational skills
• Assertive intervention in clinical crises or workplace conflict
• Construction of constructive relationships with disciplines, departments, and the public
• Resolution of complaints from individuals, families, visitors, and employees
• Fiscal judgment in resource utilization
• Recognition of hazardous situations and peripheral abilities
• Expert implementation of the Nursing Process for adult populations
• Professional creation and presentation of written documents and reports
• Direct infection prevention and control practices and daily application of standards
• Implementation of TJC, CMS, OIG and other regulatory/accrediting standards
• Work in a secure, locked environment with acute‑symptom patients and forensic/legal involvement
• Physical demands: repetitive walking/standing, bending, lifting, reaching overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport, and assist in activities of daily living
• Flexible schedule, overtime in staffing emergencies, inclement weather, and time‑adjusted work schedule throughout the week
• Completion of Therapeutic Options Training and CPR, maintained during employment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in psychiatric, acute care, long‑term, or correctional settings
• Veteran status and National Service experience

DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.