Adolescent Unit Supervisor-RN

Universal Health Services; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA is seeking an Adolescent Unit Nursing Supervisor to provide clinical and operational leadership for the adolescent inpatient unit, ensuring safe, therapeutic care. This role supervises nursing and unit staff, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards.

The position is full-time and requires an active RN license with experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in behavioral health or adolescent psychiatric nursing.
• Proven leadership, communication, and clinical decision‑making skills.

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

Behavioral health experience

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

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.

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week

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