House Supervisor (RN)Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Westpark Springs-Behavioral Health Hospital, Richmond, Texas

House Supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time Days

  Your experience matters 

At Mesa Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a House Supervisor registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Oversees nursing and hospital operations during assigned shifts to ensure quality general and psychiatric patient care; supervises staffing and scheduling, provides direct nursing care, and supports department managers with education, discipline, and compliance.

How you'll contribute 

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. 

• Manage scheduling and staffing for the nursing department, ensure coverage, minimize overtime and agency use, and approve or deny time‑off requests.
• Monitor staff attendance, maintain records of tardiness and absences, and assist the Director of Nursing with payroll.
• Provide backup nursing and intake assistance, respond to patient needs, and advocate for patients.
• Supervise hospital operations when administration is not present, oversee staff performance, and provide coaching and education as needed.
• Conduct staff evaluations and deliver disciplinary actions professionally and promptly.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in conducting department meetings, document attendance, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide support to the intake department as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards (TJC, Medicaid, state and federal laws) and ensure compliance.
• Perform conflict resolution and mediation with staff, involving appropriate leadership when necessary.
• Conduct thorough investigations, collect and document accurate information, and provide reports to appropriate parties.
• Demonstrate comprehensive nursing skills including assessments, treatment planning, admission and discharge procedures, medication administration, and delivery of direct patient care as needed.
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and complete and deliver quality nursing care to achieve treatment plan goals.
• Essential Functions 
  Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
  Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
  Provides direct patient care as needed.
  Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
  May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
  Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
  Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
  Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
  Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
  Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
  Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
  Initiates weekend case management, Utilization review screening, assists with D/C planning and swing intake.

 WHY JOIN US

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

  WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• · Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.
• · 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• · 1-year experience in a nursing leadership/management role preferred.
•  Experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred, experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.
• · CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• · De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

More about Mesa Springs

Westpark Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Richmond, Texas and is part of  Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Westpark Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Westpark Springs committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.