Nurse Supervisor - Night Shift

Nurse Supervisor – Night Shift

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is seeking an experienced registered nurse to serve as Night Nurse Supervisor. The incumbent will provide direct and indirect supervision over the care and treatment of patients from community, DPH, DOC, DMH, and DDS agencies on night shift and coordinate intra‑ and inter‑departmental activities.

Hours: 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (40 hours). Full‑time position. Incumbents work every other weekend day; days off are assigned.

• Supervise evening shift staff and collaborate with the Nurse Manager on performance reviews.
• Act as liaison for hospital services and external agencies.
• Attend administrative meetings and communicate updates to staff.
• Manage staffing, authorize overtime, and oversee fiscal reporting.
• Ensure staff participation in educational programs.
• Address emergencies, admissions, records, equipment repair, and medical supply needs.
• Oversee IV and phlebotomy activities and provide culturally sensitive care.
• Serve as a Meditech super user in the absence of the Informatics Specialist.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on census and acuity.
• Act as patient advocate, handling complaints and logistical adjustments.
• Lead medical emergencies (Code Blue/RRTs) and ensure proper documentation.
• Apply collective bargaining policies related to staffing.

• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Clear, professional communication and accurate reporting.
• Ability to motivate staff and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience leading performance improvement programs per Joint Commission standards.
• Proficiency in CPR and advanced life‑saving measures.
• Skilled in observation, interviews, and record analysis.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Ability to implement interventions for special client populations.
• Understanding of supervisory principles and practices.
• Capacity to build positive relationships across diverse social, ethnic, and economic groups.

• Apply principles and practices of health care administration.
• Explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing unit activities.
• Interact positively with individuals from diverse social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
• Understand laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards governing agency and unit activities.

Salary range: $94,447.86 – $ per year, based on experience and education. The position is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement and benefits package provided by the Commonwealth.

All staff are required to comply with the COVID‑19 and influenza vaccination requirements as outlined by Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”). Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to their vaccination status.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.