Behavioral Health RN Supervisor

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Chief Nursing Operations leader for day-to-day oversight of nursing services in a Germantown facility. You will ensure adequate staffing, promote patient safety, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet residents' needs while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This role requires RN licensure in Tennessee, a BSN preferred, and leadership experience including supervision of nursing staff; CPR and de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• BSN from accredited school preferred.
• Current registered nursing license in the state where the facility is located.
• Greater than 1 year of experience as an RN strongly preferred.
• 1 year of experience as an RN in any setting required.
• 1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred.
• Some experience as a charge RN or other leadership position strongly preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

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 nursing leaders to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff.
• Provide mentoring and training as needed.
• Assist the nursing leadership team 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.
• 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.
• Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
• Provides direct care as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient safety

Staff mentoring

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (TN)

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Chief Nursing Operations leader for day-to-day oversight of nursing services in a Germantown facility. You will ensure adequate staffing, promote patient safety, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet residents' needs while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This role requires RN licensure in Tennessee, a BSN preferred, and leadership experience including supervision of nursing staff; CPR and de-escalation training are required.