Nurse Supervisor (BASAC)

Nurse Manager

This is second-level nurse management work involving responsibility for directing nursing services, supervising nursing personnel, coordinating patient care, and overseeing nursing operations within a healthcare, behavioral health, institutional, or public health setting. The incumbent provides clinical and administrative leadership to nursing staff, reviews documentation and care processes, monitors nursing service delivery, and ensures assigned nursing functions are performed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Examples of work include supervising and directing nursing staff; coordinating patient care activities across shifts and disciplines; reviewing nursing documentation and care processes; assisting with staffing, scheduling, and operational coverage; responding to clinical, staffing, and operational issues; supporting implementation of nursing programs and patient care plans; communicating with physicians, treatment team members, supervisors, staff, patients, and other stakeholders; monitoring compliance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures; assisting with staff development, coaching, and performance-related matters; maintaining records, reports, and documentation; participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team; and performing related duties as assigned.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse, 3-5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, and 2-4 years of experience supervising nurses.

Essential functions include directing nursing services and assigned nursing operations; supervising, guiding, and reviewing the work of nursing personnel; coordinating patient care activities; reviewing nursing documentation and care processes; responding to clinical, staffing, and operational concerns; communicating effectively with staff, supervisors, leadership, patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members; ensuring nursing services are provided in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements; supporting staff development and performance accountability; maintaining accurate records and reports; exercising sound clinical judgment; maintaining professionalism and confidentiality; and performing related nursing leadership duties as assigned.