Nurse Supervisor

Are you a results-driven clinical leader with a passion for shaping nursing excellence and developing nursing teams to deliver the highest standards of care?

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is recruiting for a Nurse Supervisor, RN for our Diversion Center, a facility that provides triage and crisis services to individuals in a crisis residential setting.

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, you will manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department of the Diversion Center in accordance with company policy, quality standards of nursing care, and government regulations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in the delivery of care.

In addition, this position will supervise all RN, LVN nurses and patient care technicians, all of whom provide assessment, care, and treatment of clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

• Supervises administration of medications, immunizations, and treatments and observes patients for unusual symptoms and reactions.
• Supervises physical, developmental, and psychosocial assessments of client health needs and implements appropriate action.
• Screens crisis telephone calls and makes appropriate referrals.
• Identifies community services and makes referrals to health care services.
• Assists in evaluating services provided and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews as required.
• Trains other staff as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a caring attitude and communicate effectively with clients, other staff, law enforcement, and family members.
• Must be able to work as a team member in all areas of planning and assisting individuals in meeting their goals.
• Must be able to make decisions based on sound judgment in collaboration with other team members.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; health care laws and regulations; medical diagnoses and procedures; accepted medical treatment programs; and community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to provide patient care, prepare and maintain records, explain public health law, and train others.
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills and roles.
• Have excellent computer skills for clinical documentation.
• Must be able to administer medication.
• Capable of maintaining regular attendance and, at times, may need to work evenings and weekends as necessary to ensure coverage of shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to supervise 20+ employees.
• Hire and train staff.
• Develop policy and procedures.
• Must be able to perform performance evaluations.
• Manage program area.

• Must be currently licensed and in good standing as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Two years supervisory experience Required
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• Minimum two years of behavioral health care experience Required
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Position: 313

Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm

$75,000 annually

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year
• Excellent 401‑K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – begins after 3 months of full‑time employment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment is at‑will.

Department:
Diversion Center
• Full‑time position