Supervisor RN, Registered Nurse - PreOp

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks an RN Supervisor to oversee the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care in the Pre Operative department. The role supports operational, financial, and clinical improvements and collaborates with other departments to meet safety and service goals.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing activities, managing resources, and guiding staff development. The position emphasizes patient outcomes, staff performance, and maintaining standards across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting.
• Lead or Supervisor experience overseeing units is preferred.
• Healthcare management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of safe and efficient nursing care across units.
• Monitor patient outcomes and nursing care quality.
• Supervise teams and address staff training and development needs.
• Implement and monitor programs to improve care delivery and efficiency.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

RN License

Job description

Summary

The RN Supervisor is accountable for supervising the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. Responsible in assisting the Director for analyzing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating processes and programs which enhance, strengthen and integrate the services comprising the nursing department. Responsible for participation in the development and implementation of the service line strategic business plans; and for creating an environment, which continuously supports improvement of operational, financial, and clinical components.
Assumes primary responsibility for effective supervision of nursing activities of assigned area(s). Assists management of financial and human resources to ensure services meet established quality and productivity standards. Provides feedback and assistance concerning customer satisfaction, staff development, and associate performance and satisfaction.
The Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of a Nursing department on a 24-hour basis. The Supervisor collaborates with other clinical and ancillary departments to meet organizational and department-specific Quality and Safety Measures, Community Values, Business Literacy, and Service Excellence goals.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.


• Implementing and monitoring programs and practices for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care for patients and their families.


• Ensuring consistent application of nursing services policies and standards throughout the organization.


• Monitoring patient outcomes and quality and effectiveness of nursing care.


• Overseeing the performance of teams; identifying and addressing staff training and development needs.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting


• Previous Lead or Supervisor experience overseeing work of assigned units, preferred


• Previous healthcare management experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required


• RN License in state of employment or compact

This position is specific to the Pre Operative department.

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.


• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation.


• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required


• Current PALS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Experienced Associate


• Experienced Associate New to the Specialty

• Credential


• Grace Periods for Experienced Associates


• Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty

• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.


• No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 90 days of hire.


• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 90 days of hire.


• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)


• Within 60 days of hire.


• Within 18 months of hire.


• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)


• Within 60 days of hire.


• Within 18 months of hire.


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 60 days of hire.


• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 60 days of hire.


• STABLE (Neonatal Education)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time