About the RoleThe IR Nurse Supervisor is an on-site clinical leader responsible for the oversight, coordination, and execution of daily IR Center operations. While this role maintains the ability to perform clinical duties, it is not a routinely assigned clinical position. Instead, the Supervisor steps into direct patient care as needed to support patient safety, staff coverage, workflow continuity, or unexpected operational demands.
What You'll Be Doing -Clinical Leadership & As-Needed Clinical Support
The IR Nurse Supervisor is clinically competent and expected to step in when required, including to:
- Provide IR sedation nursing support during staffing gaps, high-acuity cases, or surges in volume
- Assist with patient assessments, moderate sedation, and intra-procedural monitoring as needed
- Support room turnover, documentation completion, or patient flow during operational bottlenecks
- Reinforce clinical standards through real-time coaching and presence
Clinical participation is situational and responsive, not scheduled. The primary expectation is oversight and leadership, not routine assignment.
Clinical gaps, safety concerns, or deviations from standard are expected to be addressed immediately, not deferred.
Supervisory & Leadership ResponsibilitiesDaily Operational Ownership- Maintain oversight of daily patient flow, staffing, and case execution
- Anticipate operational risks and intervene early to prevent delays or safety issues
- Serve as the escalation point for clinical and operational challenges
- Ensure that issues are resolved in the moment or escalated appropriately with solutions
- Own materials and supply readiness, including proactive monitoring of procedure-specific supplies, medications, and equipment to ensure availability, prevent case delays, and avoid last-minute shortages; partner with leadership and vendors as needed to address gaps
The Supervisor is accountable for how the day runs, not just their individual tasks.
Staffing, Coverage & Real-Time Decision-Making - Adjust staffing assignments in response to call-offs, acuity changes, or case volume
- Step into clinical coverage when needed to maintain safe operations
- Balance hands-on support with supervisory oversight to avoid operational blind spots
- Partner with leadership on staffing trends while owning day-of execution
Team Leadership & Performance Expectations - Set and reinforce clear performance, professionalism, and conduct standards
- Provide immediate feedback and coaching when expectations are not met
- Participate in evaluations, peer reviews, and competency validation
- Identify emerging performance concerns and address them proactively
The IR Nurse Supervisor leads through presence, judgment, and action, not constant bedside assignment.
Collaboration & Leadership Partnership - Partner with Practice Management and IR Centers Leadership on operational alignment
- Provide timely communication regarding risks, trends, and opportunities
- Participate in leadership meetings with a solutions-oriented mindset
Quality, Safety & Compliance - Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and COUG clinical standards
- Support quality initiatives and corrective actions as needed
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Reporting Structure & Leadership Cadence - Reports directly to the Practice Office Manager and IR Centers Leadership
- Participates in a standing monthly leadership cadence with the IR Centers Clinical Nurse Manager for alignment, coaching, and accountability
What We Expect from You- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IR, procedural nursing, or moderate sedation preferred
- Prior charge nurse or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and make sound real-time decisions
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day.
What We are Offer YouAt U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here "Every Family Matters"
CompassionMake Someone's Day
CollaborationAchieve Possibilities Together
RespectTreat people with dignity
AccountabilityDo the right thing
Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.