The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced and dynamic registered nurse to serve as dedicated Evening Nurse Supervisor for the safe and effective provision of nursing care. The Registered Nurse IV Evening Supervisor provides direct and indirect supervision over care and treatment of patients from the community, DPH, DOC, DMH, and DDS in accordance with hospital policies and practices on evening shift. The incumbent coordinates intra and interdepartmental activities and performs related duties as directed.
Hours: The hours are 3:00pm-11:30PM Evening Shift (40 Hours). Full-Time Position. Incumbents work every other weekend, and days off are assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): - Supervise evening shift staff, collaborating with the Nurse Manager on performance reviews.
- Act as a 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/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.
- Assume hospital administrative duties during off shifts, including disaster response.
- Lead medical emergencies (Code Blue/RRTs) and ensure proper documentation.
- Apply collective bargaining policies related to staffing.
Required Qualifications: - 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.
- Sound judgment in decision-making.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications: - Evaluate nursing practice methods effectively.
- 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.
Qualifications:First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES:Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.*
*Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
