Behavioral Health Nurse Nurse Supervisor
TOUCHETTE•Centreville, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nurse Supervisor is an extension of the Nurse Manager and supports the delivery of overall nursing care to patients. The supervisor assists with the supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel, contributes to Program development, and facilitates adherence to policies and processes. The Nurse Supervisor shall have the authority to assume the responsibilities of the inpatient department in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Shall have the authority to communicate with appropriate personnel regarding patient care and staff issues.
Requirements
- Graduation from an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure in State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
- One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
- Previous leadership experience preferred.
- CPI and Ukeru Certification (may be obtained during orientation)
- BLS Certification (may be obtained during orientation)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use critical thinking skills.
- Strong leadership skills relative to motivation and decision making.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to problem solve effectively.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site leadership for the behavioral inpatient units and Intake Clinicians during the evening shift and as needed
- Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate patient assignments based on acuity in conjunction with the Nurse Manager, House Supervisor, and Behavioral Health Administrative Coordinator
- Serve as the primary on site escalation point for clinical and operational issues
- Support nursing staff with clinical decision-making and crisis intervention
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and patient safety standards
- Respond to emergencies, including behavioral crises and codes
- Communicate with leadership regarding incidents and operational concerns
- Assist with audits, rounding, and documentation oversight
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, well organized and function under stressful situations.
- Contribute to the training and evaluation of the nursing staff
- Facilitate the completion of payroll and nurse scheduling.
- Assists with maintaining staff's competencies files and assists in the planning and completion
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
