Nurse Supervisor - Registered Nurse IV (Night)

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 overnight Nurse Supervisor for the safe and effective provision of nursing care. The Registered Nurse IV Night 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 the night shift.

Hours: The hours are 11:15PM-7:15AM Night Shift (40 Hours). Full-Time Position.

Incumbents work every other weekend day, and days off are assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Supervise and coordinate patient care for community, DPH, DOC, DMH, and DDS patients during night shifts.
• Review and evaluate patient assessments, nursing care plans, and documentation to maintain 24-hour continuity of care.
• Communicate patient care status to supervisory personnel through inter-shift reports, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager on employee performance reviews for 11-7am shift employees.
• Act as a resource for coordinating hospital services with community and departmental agencies.
• Attend administrative nursing meetings and communicate information to staff.
• Consult with Nurse Manager and Staffing Coordinator on appropriate staffing levels; authorize overtime as necessary and complete fiscal reports.
• Ensure staff attendance at educational programs scheduled during night shifts.
• Manage overtime costs within the nursing department budget.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development through conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Report emergencies and special occurrences to appropriate administrative personnel on call.
• Conduct activities related to admissions, medical records, central supply, pharmacy, and morgue.
• Direct equipment repair, ensure return of equipment to designated locations, check safety conditions, and oversee medical supplies.
• Oversee IV/Phlebotomy activities during off shifts.
• Provide culturally and spiritually sensitive care.
• Demonstrate competence in Meditech and act as a super user in the absence of the Informatics Specialist.
• Ensure continuity of care by following hand-off communication policies.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on census and acuity.
• Assist nursing units to maintain appropriate levels of care.
• Serve as a patient advocate by investigating complaints and making necessary staffing or logistical adjustments.
• Act as hospital administrator during off shifts, including disaster command center duties.
• Lead medical emergencies (Code Blues/RRTs) and ensure proper staff roles and documentation.
• Understand and apply collective bargaining policies rel