Registered Nurse Supervisor Behavioral Health

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.