RN Shift Supervisor - Psychiatric Care & Operations

Position Summary

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.