RN House Supervisor Behavioral Health

Acadia•LaPlace, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

River Place Behavioral Health, a service of Ochsner Health System, provides psychiatric care for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns. The facility is located in LaPlace, Louisiana. The RN House Supervisor provides, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care. The role serves as the lead nurse on an assigned shift, provides professional and administrative leadership to staff, oversees staffing performance, coordinates care across nursing, medical, and behavioral health teams, and supports staff development. The supervisor also coordinates and documents patient care, administers medications, assists with individualized care plans, and helps maintain a therapeutic and safe environment. This is a full-time opportunity with day and night shifts available. The advertised rate is up to $48 per hour, depending on experience and education. A $10,000 bonus is offered for day shifts and a $15,000 bonus for night shifts. Applicants from New Orleans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year of RN experience in any setting is stated as required in the opening qualifications; the detailed requirements section states three or more years of nursing practice are required.
Current RN license as required by the state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
More than one year of RN experience strongly preferred in the opening qualifications.
One year of experience in psychiatric or recovery programs preferred in the opening qualifications.
Some experience as a charge RN or in another leadership position strongly preferred in the opening qualifications.
Two or more years of behavioral health experience preferred in the detailed requirements.
One or more years of experience in a supervisory or charge position preferred.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Provide, delegate, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.
Provide general nursing care in the facility.
Function as the lead nurse on the assigned shift.
Make staff assignments and direct duties, tasks, or projects.
Provide professional and administrative leadership to staff and oversee staffing performance.
Coordinate nursing, medical, and behavioral health activities across staff during the shift.
Assign staff according to their education and abilities.
Provide mentoring and training as needed.
Coordinate patient care, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.
Document medical and behavioral health information and nursing care.
Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist in developing and updating individualized plans of care with measurable goals, objectives, and interventions.
Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with patients and other care providers.
Consistently use universal precautions, environmental safety guidelines, and applicable level systems.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.