Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is recruiting a PRN Night House Supervisor to serve as the senior clinical and administrative authority across a 70-bed community hospital during overnight shifts. This is a high-visibility leadership role at a facility that punches well above its size — offering a cardiac catheterization lab, surgical services, orthopedics and spine, urology, and two free-standing Emergency Departments serving a broad suburban Dallas catchment. Candidates who thrive in autonomous, fast-moving overnight environments and want genuine facility-wide impact will find this role compelling.
Perks and Benefits
- PRN (as-needed) engagement offering scheduling flexibility for experienced nurse leaders
- Access to a comprehensive benefits platform consistent with a large regional health system
- E-Verify participating employer; employment practices comply with all applicable federal and state laws
- Opportunity to work within a well-established, community-rooted facility that has served the Sunnyvale area since 2009
- Collaborative culture where nearly half of staff live in the communities they serve
Practice Highlights
- 70-bed acute care community hospital with a specialty footprint uncommon for its size, including cardiac catheterization lab, urology, orthopedics, spine, and surgical services
- Two free-standing Emergency Departments extending the facility's reach across the eastern Dallas metro
- Extensive outpatient services network encompassing physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, and imaging — serving Sunnyvale, Forney, Mesquite, Seagoville, and surrounding communities
- House Supervisor holds full clinical and administrative authority during the overnight shift, functioning as the administrative designee in the absence of hospital administration
- Responsible for hospital-wide patient placement in coordination with the ED, OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, Admitting, and all nursing units; activates emergency on-call staff (OR, Cath Lab) as needed
- Manages staffing distribution and shift coverage across all nursing areas, ensuring productivity guidelines and patient care standards are met
- Conducts regular rounds on all patient care units; serves as the escalation point for clinical, operational, and patient relations issues overnight
- Responds to and leads emergency code responses facility-wide
- Coordinates inter-facility patient transfers, including placements from external hospitals and transfers from TRMC
- Interfaces directly with the Administrator on Call regarding patient safety events, legal matters, and community or media issues
- Serves as a role model and mentor within the nursing department, enforcing policy and upholding standards of care
Qualifications
- Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related field preferred
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum 3–5 years of staff nurse experience in a clinical setting; five years of total clinical experience preferred
- Critical care background strongly preferred
- Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience preferred
- Demonstrated critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to perform effectively under high-pressure conditions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required; proficiency in additional languages preferred
- Basic computer and keyboarding proficiency required
About the Community
Sunnyvale, Texas is a fast-growing suburb situated in the eastern Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, offering residents a small-town feel with immediate access to the amenities of one of the nation's largest metro areas. The area is known for its highly rated schools, affordable cost of living relative to the broader DFW market, and a strong sense of community — reflected in the fact that nearly half of the hospital's own staff live locally. Proximity to Dallas means world-class dining, professional sports, arts, and major airports are all within easy reach, while the surrounding communities of Forney, Mesquite, and Rockwall provide quieter residential options with room to grow.