Nurse Supervisor - Evening Shift

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.

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.

The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Learn more about:  what it’s like to work as a DPH nurse

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4