NURSE Supervisor (Circle) - Pueblo West (On-Site #00017)
About The Position
The Nurse Supervisor for the Circle Program provides clinical leadership and oversight for nursing services supporting individuals experiencing substance use disorders, alcohol dependence, and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role ensures high-quality, trauma-informed, evidence-based care, supervises nursing staff, and coordinates with interdisciplinary treatment teams to promote a safe, therapeutic environment that supports recovery, stabilization, and long-term wellness. The position assists the director with overall unit supervision. It is based in a fast-paced clinical setting, involves direct interaction with patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, withdrawal, or medical complications, and includes on-call responsibilities. The role may require bending and lifting; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- RN license with the state of Colorado, in good standing.
- Minimum 3–5 years of nursing experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or co-occurring settings.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm-reduction approaches.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
- Basic computer skills for email communication and creating written reports.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and LPTs.
- Ensure nursing care follows evidence-based practices for addiction treatment, withdrawal management, and psychiatric care.
- Provide clinical guidance on complex cases involving co-occurring psychiatric and substance use conditions.
- Oversee medication administration, detox protocols when applicable, and monitoring of withdrawal symptoms.
- Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, case managers, and peer support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Ensure safe management protocols.
- Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and continuity of care.
- Provide clinical guidance and support during crisis situations or complex patient cases.
- Promote professional development and ongoing training related to substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning.
- Assist in developing program policies and procedures related to nursing services.
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and standards.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and data tracking related to patient outcomes and safety.
- Ensure patient safety through proper assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
- Support harm reduction, relapse prevention, and recovery-oriented approaches.
- Provide patient and family education related to substance use disorders, medications, and recovery resources.
- Respond to medical or behavioral emergencies within the program.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Ensure nursing documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Assist with audits, incident reviews, and quality assurance processes.
- Assist the director with overall supervision of the unit.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Eight paid holidays
- Two paid administrative holidays
- Career advancement
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of up to 5%
- Other free and optional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
