House Supervisor (RN) Behavioral Health

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.

• 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.

• Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer


• FLSA Status: Non‑exempt


• Serves as a working RN while supervising hospital operations and supporting departmental leadership.

• Education: Associate’s degree in nursing required.


• Experience: 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.


• License: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license required.


• Certifications: CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.