Nursing Shift Supervisor- Children's General Pediatric Unit - 4C

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC's Children's Unit 4C on the Main Campus in Jackson seeks a Nursing Shift Supervisor to oversee nursing staff and operations for the pediatric unit, ensure staffing and supplies, and collaborate with nurse managers to resolve issues and educate patients and families.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with at least two years of RN experience in pediatrics; a BSN is preferred. This full-time on-site leadership role emphasizes patient care excellence and staff development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN for at least two years.
• Two years of RN experience in the specified area preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operation of assigned areas or units, including adherence to nursing standards and administrative initiatives.
• Manages and organizes the nursing schedule for the assigned areas or units in accordance with approved productivity standards.
• Assists with training and mentoring new personnel.
• Supervises nursing staff on assigned units.
• Contributes to or performs evaluations of nursing staff.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Supervisory skills

Clinical practice knowledge

Education

RN license

RN experience in pediatrics

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00045292

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Children's Unit 4C

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Nursing Shift Supervisor- Children's General Pediatric Unit - 4C

Job Summary:

To supervise the staff and operations of nursing care for assigned areas or units. To schedule and ensure appropriate staffing. To ensure that supplies and equipment are available. To work with the nurse managers and clinical directors to resolve any issues pertaining to the assigned area or unit. To educate and consult patients and families regarding their concerns. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

Licensed as RN for two (2) years. Two years of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of nursing procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and registered nurses. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs. Supervisory skills. Possesses current competencies in nursing clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operation of assigned areas or units, including but not limited to adherence to nursing standards of practice and administrative initiatives.
• Manages and organizes the nursing schedule for the assigned areas or units in accordance with approved productivity standards.
• Assists with training and mentoring new personnel.
• Supervises nursing staff on assigned units.
• Contributes to or performs evaluations of nursing staff.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

10/2/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):