RN Nursing Supervisor Abdominal Transplant

About the Organization

Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient‑care, teaching and research center in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1903, the hospital now has 914 licensed beds and serves more than 300,000 patients annually. It is the North Texas flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health and is consistently recognized among the nation’s top hospitals.

About the Role

The Nursing Supervisor oversees healthcare professionals, ensuring high‑quality patient care, a safe environment, and the continual development of nursing practice to improve outcomes. Responsibilities include managing operations, productivity, and resource distribution to meet departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Assess nursing practice effectiveness and integrate evidence‑based practices and research findings.
• Foster a caring, outcome‑focused environment.
• Encourage staff development and create growth opportunities.
• Efficiently manage resources to promote safety within the healthcare system.

Key Success Factors

• Strong understanding of nursing standards and patient‑care procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and evaluate patient‑care plans.
• Proficiency with basic computer operations and a variety of medical and office software applications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum two years recent hospital Med/Surg, Tele, or PCU RN experience.
• At least one year of Charge RN or higher experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Unit Details

• Specializes in abdominal transplant patients: liver, kidney, pancreas, auto‑islet cell, uterus transplants, living donors, hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery, and transplant preparation.
• Patient ratios: 1:4 on days, 1:5 on nights, 1:3 for certain step‑down patients.
• 33 beds in the unit.
• Program history: over 8,000 transplants since 1984; first U.S. uterus transplant; >450 organ transplants performed in 2021.
• Flexible self‑scheduling with no set weekend rotation; staff scheduling committee for autonomy.
• Opportunities for transplant‑specific certification (CCTN) and career growth.
• Charge RN present each shift with reduced or zero patient assignment; 24‑hour patient‑care technician support.
• Consistently high staff‑satisfaction scores on annual People Survey.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.
• Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Schedule

Full‑time nights: three 12‑hour shifts (7 am – 7 pm) per week with rotating weekends.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving 50 + miles from their current residence.