Nurse Shift Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Pay

Hiring Range: $99,623 – $137,479 (Pay Band 5)

Schedule

Third‑shift position working 11:00 pm – 7:30 am. Requires flexibility, including some weekends and holidays on a rotating basis as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services for a psychiatric hospital operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Accountable for patient care for a census of up to and sometimes exceeding 72 patients and for 65‑95 nursing employees on duty.
• Respond to emergency codes and oversee admissions and discharge processes during the shift.
• Manage patient transportation needs, receive staff call‑ins, and oversee staffing and scheduling for the shift.
• Assist with nursing staff development and problem‑solve using electronic health record, nursing scheduling, and time‑keeping systems.
• Provide 24‑hour nursing report and coordinate centralized departmental leadership to allocate resources efficiently.
• Ensure quality patient care that meets accrediting agency standards (TJC, CMS, OIG, etc.) through medication administration, treatment provision, and direct‑care services for adult and geriatric units.
• Incorporate recovery concepts and DEFUSE interventions into daily practice from pre‑admission through discharge.
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, human resources, and administrative staff and other disciplines.
• Maintain a secure, locked environment for individuals experiencing acute mental‑illness symptoms or forensic/legal involvement.
• Perform physical duties such as repetitive walking/standing, bending, lifting, reaching overhead, restraining, transferring, transporting, and escorting patients.
• Complete Therapeutic Options (TO) training and CPR; maintain certifications throughout employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed (or license‑eligible) Registered Nurse in good standing with the Commonwealth of Virginia; license must remain valid throughout employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous nursing management and/or shift administrator experience.
• Extensive experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and practices for adult patient populations.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and schedule nursing staff effectively and efficiently.
• Proficiency with electronic health record, nursing scheduling, communication, and reporting systems.
• Leadership in emergency code situations.
• Ability to make difficult decisions with authority, consult appropriately, and resolve problems using data and input from others.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication, teaching, motivation, and conflict resolution.
• Effective time‑management, organizational, and delegation skills; optimism when handling multiple priorities.
• Capability to intervene assertively in clinical crises or workplace conflicts.
• Skill in building constructive relationships across disciplines, departments, and with the public.
• Experience resolving complaints from individuals, families, visitors, and employees.
• Fiscal judgment in utilizing resources.
• Adequate hearing and peripheral vision to recognize hazardous situations.
• Expert implementation of the Nursing Process for adult populations.
• Ability to create and present written documents and reports professionally.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and application of related standards.
• Commitment to meeting TJC, CMS, OIG, and other regulatory/accrediting agency standards.
• Willingness to work overtime in staffing emergencies or inclement weather situations and adjust schedule as needed.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long‑term, or correctional setting.
• Veterans and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.