Crisis Care Nurse Supervisor (24/7 Lead)

Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleghany Highlands Community Services (AHCS) is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to provide nursing leadership for our new Crisis Receiving Center (CRC). This role offers an opportunity for an experienced RN to shape nursing services within a 24-hour behavioral health crisis program while remaining actively involved in direct patient care.

The Nurse Supervisor coordinates nursing coverage, supervises RNs/LPNs, and supports safe assessment, medication administration, monitoring, stabilization, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program and a Virginia RN license are required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Considerable nursing experience, especially in behavioral health, crisis, emergency, residential, or substance use, is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee nursing assessments, triage, medication reconciliation and administration, monitoring, and other nursing interventions.
• Supervise and support RNs and LPNs, including orientation, training, coaching, performance feedback, evaluations, and competency development.
• Coordinate nursing assignments and coverage in partnership with the Director of Crisis Services.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide hands-on nursing coverage when needed.
• Collaborate with prescribers and the interdisciplinary team on treatment planning, handoffs, discharge planning, and referrals.
• Promote medication safety, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and high-quality nursing practices.
• Review nursing documentation, incidents, medication errors, and quality indicators and assist with continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Crisis care

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia RN license

Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Alleghany Highlands Community Services (AHCS) is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to provide nursing leadership for our new Crisis Receiving Center (CRC). This role offers an opportunity for an experienced RN to shape nursing services within a 24-hour behavioral health crisis program while remaining actively involved in direct patient care.

The Nurse Supervisor coordinates nursing coverage, supervises RNs/LPNs, and supports safe assessment, medication administration, monitoring, stabilization, and