Nurse Supervisor (Shift Manager) (U2-2W) - Cherry Hospital

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cherry Hospital, part of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Nurse Supervisor I (S) to lead evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. The Shift Manager co-ordinates patient care, communicates with families and providers, and serves as a resource for all hospital teammates.

The role emphasizes compliance with hospital policies, performance investigations, and ensuring regulatory standards. A $10,000 sign-on bonus may be offered based on budget and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise healthcare staff.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Represent Nursing Leadership on evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Communicate with patients, families, providers, law enforcement and agencies as needed regarding patient care, treatment, and services.
• Make rounds frequently on all units and respond to medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Support nursing teammates to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures and promote harmony across shifts.
• Monitor regulatory and accreditation compliance and ensure nursing care meets required standards.

Skills

Management

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Crisis response

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services Division Cherry Hospital

Job Classification Title: Nurse Supervisor I (S)

Position Number: 60046377

Grade: MH18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Shift Manager represents Nursing Leadership on evening shift, night shift, weekends and holidays and serves a resource and contact point for all hospital teammates. The Shift Manager communicates with patients, families, providers, law enforcement and other agencies as needed regarding patient care, treatment, and services. The Shift Manager makes rounds frequently on all units and responds to all medical and behavioral emergencies. The Shift Manager supports all nursing teammates to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures and actively communicates and promotes harmony among shift personnel, administration, and other departments/disciplines. This teammate notifies appropriate off-duty administrators as indicated, actively participates in performance and conducts investigations as needed. The Shift Manager also monitors for regulatory and accreditation compliance and ensures that nursing care meets all pertinent regulations and standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Job Description: (KSA/ MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES)

• Knowledge of management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of healthcare staff.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and respond appropriately to potential problematic situations.
• Ability to coach and counsel employees.

Salary Range: $71,698 - $118,304

A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

This position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This Position Is Designated as Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here .

About the Facility

Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals . In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre- employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required