North Central Baptist Hospitals in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a Shift Supervisor role on a Medical-Surgical unit within a faith-inspired, full-service health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This is a frontline leadership position that blends direct clinical oversight with operational coordination — ideal for an RN who is ready to move beyond the bedside and drive unit-level performance, patient flow, and staff development on a shift-by-shift basis. The broader Baptist Health System spans six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and an affiliated school of health professions.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Shift-based clinical supervision of a Medical-Surgical unit within a major multi-hospital health system
- Serves as unit patient flow coordinator — directly managing admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize throughput
- Coordinates next-shift staffing in collaboration with the Director, Clinical Manager, Coordinator, and/or House Officer
- Functions as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for bedside nursing staff
- Provides supervisory input into staff performance evaluations and reviews
- Part of the departmental leadership team — a defined pathway for RNs transitioning into formal management
- System footprint includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and ambulatory services
- Affiliated with the Baptist School of Health Professions, supporting ongoing education and professional development
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing (or advanced degree in a related field) preferred
- Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an equivalent unit required; 4 years preferred
- National Specialty Certification preferred
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- ACLS, TNCC, PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., Fetal Monitoring, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention may be required depending on unit assignment — see applicable Staff RN job description for requirements and grace periods
About the Community
San Antonio is one of the largest and most culturally vibrant cities in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, a warm climate, and a rich blend of history, cuisine, and outdoor recreation. The city is home to the River Walk, the Alamo, world-class dining, and professional sports, while also providing easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and weekend escapes. Strong public and private school options, a robust healthcare economy, and a deeply community-oriented culture make San Antonio an outstanding destination for clinicians at any career stage.