RN Supervisor - Night Shift - Full Time

Newport; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Newport is seeking a highly skilled RN‑Night Shift Supervisor to lead the nursing team overnight. This critical role requires substantial clinical expertise across specialties including critical care and behavioral health, along with proven management experience. The ideal candidate must be proficient in EMR systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Key responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, overseeing patient assessments, and maintaining high-quality patient care. The position offers a full-time schedule with various benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in critical care settings such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers.
• Proven supervisory or nurse management experience in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff during the night shift to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Administer medications and perform clinical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical expertise

Communication

Assessment skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Valid RN license

Experience in critical care

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Cerner

Epic

Athenahealth

eClinicalWorks

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate RN‑Night Shift Supervisor to lead our nursing team during overnight hours. This leadership role requires extensive clinical expertise across various specialties, including critical care, medical‑surgical, geriatrics, and behavioral health. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, a thorough understanding of EMR/EHR systems, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast‑paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to oversee patient assessments, coordinate care plans, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards such as HIPAA and NCQA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff during the night shift, ensuring high‑quality patient care across departments such as ICU, medical‑surgical units, geriatrics, pediatrics, and behavioral health.
• Oversee patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and physical examinations to inform clinical decision‑making.
• Manage medical documentation accurately using EMR/EHR systems like Cerner, Epic, Athenahealth, and eClinicalWorks.
• Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, catheterizations, and perform venipuncture following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
• Lead emergency responses including airway management, ventilator support, spinal taps, and acute pain management procedures.
• Ensure infection control practices are maintained in accordance with hospital policies.
• Conduct discharge planning and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care including nutrition, DME needs, and family education.
• Supervise documentation of CPT codes, ICD‑9/ICD‑10 coding for accurate billing and utilization review.
• Provide leadership in managing complex cases involving trauma (Level I & II Trauma Centers), neonatal ventilators, dialysis patients, dementia care (Alzheimer’s & Memory Care), and patients with disabilities or developmental delays.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Facilitate staff training on new protocols or equipment such as Hoyer lifts or sterile processing techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians during diagnostic evaluations like cardiac catheterization or sonography procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities aligned with NCQA standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current state registration.
• Extensive experience in critical care settings such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers; ICU experience preferred.
• Proven supervisory or nurse management experience with demonstrated leadership skills in a healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Cerner, Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology related to medication administration and pain management.
• Experience with complex patient populations including geriatrics (Memory & Alzheimer’s care), pediatrics (PICU & neonatal ventilator), behavioral health, and patients with disabilities.
• Ability to perform advanced clinical procedures such as IV insertion/infusion, suturing, gastrostomy feeding management, and sterile techniques.
• Excellent assessment skills including vital signs measurement and diagnostic evaluation capabilities.
• Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD‑9/ICD‑10), CPT coding for billing purposes; familiarity with DRG systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively triage patient needs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with healthcare laws including HIPAA and NCQA standards. This role is ideal for experienced nurses seeking a leadership position that combines clinical expertise with team supervision during overnight hours in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full‑time
Work Location: In person