Adolescent Unit Supervisor-RN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking an Adolescent Unit Nursing Supervisor to provide clinical and operational leadership for the adolescent inpatient unit.

The role focuses on safe, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate care, supervising nursing and unit staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position requires RN licensure and experience in behavioral health or adolescent psychiatric nursing, with a leadership mindset to support interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
• Clinical decision-making abilities under regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursing and unit staff on the adolescent unit during assigned shifts
• Ensure safe staffing, consistent clinical practice, and a therapeutic treatment environment
• Serve as a clinical resource for adolescent psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and de-escalation
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care
• Respond to patient emergencies, behavioral crises, and operational concerns
• Promote compliance with policies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support staff coaching, education, quality initiatives, and performance improvement efforts

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week

The Adolescent Unit Nursing Supervisor provides clinical and operational leadership for the adolescent inpatient unit, ensuring safe, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate care. This role supervises nursing and unit staff, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintains compliance with regulatory and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure
• Experience in behavioral health and/or adolescent psychiatric nursing
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and clinical decision‑making skills

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursing and unit staff on the adolescent unit during assigned shifts
• Ensure safe staffing, consistent clinical practice, and a therapeutic treatment environment
• Serve as a clinical resource for adolescent psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and de‑escalation
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care
• Respond to patient emergencies, behavioral crises, and operational concerns
• Promote compliance with policies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support staff coaching, education, quality initiatives, and performance improvement efforts