Behavioral Health Nursing House Supervisor

Valleywise Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Nursing House Supervisor to lead nursing care across inpatient and outpatient areas. The role includes coordinating clinical services, supervising staff, and directing ancillary departments as needed. Strong leadership and patient advocacy are essential.

Requirements include a nursing license in Arizona, five years RN experience, and several certifications. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Five years RN experience minimum.
• Three years acute psychiatric nursing and one year supervisory/management experience.
• Must meet Arizona age and licensure requirements.
• Within six months of hire, FEMA training and de-escalation techniques completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate clinical services hospital-wide.
• Direct other ancillary departments as needed.
• Facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers; ensure safe staffing for inpatient units.
• Promote patient rights and act as advocate and educator for patients and families.
• Lead quality improvement projects and collaborate with physicians and leaders.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical coordination

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Policy implementation

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Kronos

MIDAS

Epic

Outlook

Job description

Behavioral Health Nursing House Supervisor Internal Job

Under the supervision and direction of the Nurse Managers and Nursing Directors, this position will function as a nursing leader and a clinical resource to staff nurses, assume responsibility for coordination of clinical services hospital-wide, coordinate and supervise nursing personnel, and direct other ancillary departments as needed. Facilitates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients throughout Valleywise Health, ensures safe staffing mix and levels for inpatient units, and supports nursing needs in the outpatient areas. Promotes patient rights and functions as an advocate and educator. Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to patient assessment, medication administration, identifying nursing problems, plans care, and provides or delegates care according to Valleywise Health policies. Other responsibilities include staff development, physician relationships, quality initiatives, and departmental, interdepartmental, and interprofessional quality improvement projects. Ensures nursing care meets or exceeds evidence-based practice standards. Troubleshoots all aspects of nursing care and takes appropriate action based on analysis. This position will be responsible for making administrative decisions necessary to maintain the operation of the hospital during assigned hours as a representative of the Nursing Directors, Nurse Managers, and Administration. Provides professional, highly skilled nursing care for critical care, medical/ surgical, adolescents through geriatric and maternal health and child patients.

Hourly Pay Rate: $44.95 - $66.30

Qualifications

Education:

• Prefer a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse.
• Prefer three (3) years of acute psychiatric nursing and one(1) year experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32, and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.

Specialized Training

• Within six (6) months of hire, you must complete FEMA training andde-escalation techniques.

Certification/Licensure

• Must possess a current, valid Arizona RN license and be in good standing with the AZBoard of Nursing.
• Requires BLS obtained through an approvedAmerican Heart Association (AHA) training center, and must be renewed every two years thereafter.
• CPI certification required.
• ACLS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• The ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Must be approachable, people-oriented, and a good listener.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be a change agent able to develop, implement, and maintain policies and processes.
• Requires the ability to be a creative, independent thinker.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and enthusiasm.
• Must possess solid analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Windows-based programs,Outlook and Word, Kronos, MIDAS, and Epic.

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