Registered Nurse, House Supervisor NonExempt

Lifepoint Health • Richmond, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 1-year experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• 1-year experience in a nursing leadership/management role preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Initiates weekend case management, Utilization review screening, assists with D/C planning and swing intake.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free 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