House Supervisor - Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Richmond, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The House Supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health oversees nursing and hospital operations during assigned shifts to ensure quality general and psychiatric patient care. The role provides off-hour leadership and serves as a resource for staff, supervises staffing and scheduling, provides direct nursing care, and supports department managers with education, discipline, and regulatory compliance. The House Supervisor is responsible for the overall quality of patient care in the facility and may provide nursing and intake assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a psychiatric health-care facility.
• One year of experience in a nursing leadership or management role.
• Experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients.
• Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing department scheduling and staffing, 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 and oversee staff performance.
• Coach and educate staff as needed.
• Conduct staff evaluations and deliver disciplinary actions professionally and promptly.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with department meetings, document attendance, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide support to the intake department as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws, and ensure compliance.
• Resolve conflicts and mediate with staff, involving appropriate leadership when necessary.
• Conduct investigations, collect and document accurate information, and provide reports to appropriate parties.
• Perform nursing assessments, treatment planning, admission and discharge procedures, medication administration, and direct patient care as needed.
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and complete, and provide quality nursing care to achieve treatment plan goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple benefit options.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree