Registered Nurse Supervisor Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS)

Status: Full-Time, Hourly

Position Summary:
The Nurse Supervisor is a leadership role responsible for hospital-wide staffing coordination, oversight of emergency and critical incident responses, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct nursing assessments and document findings.

• Respond promptly to patient medical concerns.

• Oversee all seclusion and restraint events and complete required face-to-face assessments.

• Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting and required notifications.

• Manage emergency situations and critical incidents effectively.

• Conduct unit rounds to monitor care quality, staff assignments, safety precautions, and environmental concerns.

• Address staff performance issues, provide counseling, and complete personnel documentation.

• Ensure employee incidents are reported appropriately and on time.

• Prepare the 24-Hour Report and other required facility documents.

• Provide strong leadership in organizing clinical/non-clinical activities and shift schedules.

• Serve as a role model with high clinical standards, strong interpersonal skills, and assertive communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN/BS preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of three years of nursing experience; At least 1 year of nursing supervisory or leadership experience.

• Licensure/Certifications: Current Louisiana RN license

• Competencies: Leadership ability, personnel management, counseling skills, and age-appropriate clinical competencies.

Northlake Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.