Behavioral Health RN Supervisor — Lead & Elevate Care

Cedar Hill Regional; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking an RN Clinical Supervisor for Behavioral Health to oversee daily operations of the Behavioral Health Unit and lead nursing staff to deliver safe, high-quality psychiatric care.

The role requires DC RN license, 3+ years in behavioral health, and strong leadership. BLS certification is required; CPI or de-escalation training is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• DC RN license is required for this role.
• BSN degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience.
• Previous leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CPI or de-escalation training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Coordinators, and ancillary staff.
• Monitor patient care activities to ensure compliance with psychiatric nursing standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, assignments, and workflow management.
• Serve as a clinical resource for behavioral health staff regarding psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and patient safety.
• Participate in patient rounding, care planning, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patient acuity, staffing needs, and patient flow to maintain safe operations.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies, code situations, and patient/family concerns as needed.
• Support staff education, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development.
• Promote a therapeutic and recovery-focused patient care environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, case management, and hospital leadership to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement projects, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safety, restraint/seclusion, and behavioral health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

CPI training

De-escalation

Education

DC RN License

BSN preferred

3+ years behavioral health experience

BLS certification

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking an RN Clinical Supervisor for Behavioral Health to oversee daily operations of the Behavioral Health Unit and lead nursing staff to deliver safe, high-quality psychiatric care.

The role requires DC RN license, 3+ years in behavioral health, and strong leadership. BLS certification is required; CPI or de-escalation training is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in Washington, DC.