Clinical Supervisor - Med Surg (Nights)

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to lead daily nursing operations, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and coach a collaborative, high-performing team.

The role includes oversight of staffing, patient flow, and quality initiatives, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience, no contract, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hospital nursing experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• AHA Healthcare Provider certification required upon hire or within the probationary period.
• ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC or PALS certifications as applicable to the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee patient care delivery, ensuring care is coordinated according to patient needs and staff competencies.
• Manage staffing resources to support safe patient care, operational efficiency, and optimal patient flow.
• Serve as a trusted leader, mentor, and coach by providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture through staff engagement, recognition, and shared governance initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to address patient care and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement projects, and root cause analyses to enhance patient outcomes.
• Address patient and family concerns with professionalism and compassion while promoting service recovery and patient satisfaction.
• Help drive operational excellence by balancing quality care, patient experience, and resource stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Mentoring

Coaching

Quality improvement

Staff collaboration

Patient care coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

As a Clinical Supervisor, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team environment. This position provides oversight of daily clinical operations, staffing, patient flow, and quality initiatives, helping to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care aligned with Mercy's mission and values.

Position Details:

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

with at least 1 year of experience

NO CONTRACT

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee patient care delivery, ensuring care is coordinated according to patient needs and staff competencies.
• Manage staffing resources to support safe patient care, operational efficiency, and optimal patient flow.
• Serve as a trusted leader, mentor, and coach by providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture through staff engagement, recognition, and shared governance initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to address patient care and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement projects, and root cause analyses to enhance patient outcomes.
• Address patient and family concerns with professionalism and compassion while promoting service recovery and patient satisfaction.
• Help drive operational excellence by balancing quality care, patient experience, and resource stewardship.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hospital nursing experience required.
• Previous leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications

• AHA Healthcare Provider certification required upon hire or within the probationary period.
• ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC or PALS certifications as applicable to the department.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.