RN Supervisor - No Weekends

Tower Behavioral Health•Muhlenberg Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tower Behavioral Health (TBH) is seeking a Nursing Supervisor (RN) to join its nursing leadership team at its behavioral health facility in Reading, Pennsylvania. The facility serves adults, adolescents, and seniors through inpatient and outpatient programs, counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and other services. Its campus includes outdoor courtyards, indoor gymnasiums, and an herb garden. The Nursing Supervisor oversees day-to-day nursing operations and ensures adequate staffing to provide care. When scheduled, the supervisor oversees behavioral health and nursing services, supports patient safety and positive customer service, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, departments, and administration to address patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age-related, developmental, and cultural needs. The role provides shift leadership and supports compliance with applicable regulations and nursing practice standards. The available schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with no weekends.

Requirements

Current nursing license in the state where the facility is located.
At least 1 year of medical/surgical nursing experience and/or 1 year in psychiatric or recovery programs is preferred.
Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.
At least 1 year of medical/surgical nursing experience and/or 1 year in psychiatric or recovery programs is preferred.
First aid may be required based on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and manage changes in census and patient acuity, allocating nursing resources according to care needs.
Model customer-service expectations and demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety.
Enforce and interpret policies for patient and resident care.
Ensure appropriate staffing on each unit, including maintaining staff ratios and covering call-offs and vacation time.
Ensure chart checks, seclusion/restraint logs, nursing assessments, medication administration records, and report sheets are accurate and up to date.
Complete rounds at the beginning of shifts and perform random audits.
Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) with staff orientation and competency, including coaching staff as needed.
Provide mentoring and training as needed.
Assist the DON in maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory, and governmental standards.
Monitor and evaluate patient-care processes and outcomes to support competent, compassionate, and safe care.
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 with developing and updating individualized plans of care with measurable goals, objectives, and interventions.
Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
Lead admissions and discharges on shift, inform physicians of changes in patient condition, and adjust staffing accordingly.
Use the administrator-on-call for situations requiring additional attention.
Provide direct care as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.