PRN RN House Supervisor - Weekends

Acadia • Council Bluffs, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is hiring RN House Supervisors for weekend shifts on a PRN schedule. Methodist Health System, a not-for-profit provider, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Opened in June 2026, this facility will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, addressing a significant behavioral health bed shortage in the region. Join our team and make a difference every day!

Requirements

• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
• 1 year of experience as an RN in any setting required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

• BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred.
• Greater than 1 year of experience as an RN strongly preferred.
• 1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred.
• Some experience as a charge RN or other leadership position strongly preferred.
• Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
• Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.
• Ensure proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratio, appropriate staffing for patient care needs, covering call-offs and vacation time.
• Ensure chart checks are completed, seclusion/restraint log is up to date and nursing assessments are completed, as well as MAR’s and report sheets are kept accurate and up to date.
• Rounds are completed at the beginning of shift and perform random audits.
• Assist DON to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff.
• Provide mentoring and training as needed.
• Assist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards.
• Ensure the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
• Coordinate all care rendered to patients, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.
• Document medical, behavioral health information and nursing care.
• Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs. Assist in updating and revising the plan of care as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Leader on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as informing physician of changes in the patient’s conditions. Adjusts staffing accordingly.
• Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
• Provides direct care as needed.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level