Evening Nursing Supervisor – Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Nursing Supervisor at Hampton Behavioral Health Center in Westampton, NJ. This per diem role requires strong leadership, rapid decision-making and ensuring quality nursing services under state act and hospital standards.

You will supervise the Nursing Department on the evening shift, coordinate unit activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with Admissions and HR to handle staffing and training needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or BS in health related field required.
• Current RN licensure in New Jersey and BLS certification required.
• ANCC Certification in mental health and psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in treatment of psychiatric patients, and at least one year experience in a nursing supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Allocates staff for shifts and units to optimize care.
• Coordinates patient care on the assigned shift and communicates concerns.
• Receives and passes on shift reports between oncoming and off-going supervisors.
• Acts as administrative authority for smooth unit operations during the shift.
• Receives grievances and refers information to the appropriate manager.
• Supports survey compliance, quality assurance and staff development duties.
• Works with DON to complete evaluations and presents them to staff.
• Counsels employees with HR, documenting and communicating as needed.
• Manages call-outs and replaces absences for upcoming shifts.
• Provides clinical expertise in managing medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Applies crisis and behavior management techniques as needed.
• Demonstrates leadership, initiative, good judgment and dependability; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Education

BSN or BS in health related field

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Nursing Supervisor at Hampton Behavioral Health Center in Westampton, NJ. This per diem role requires strong leadership, rapid decision-making and ensuring quality nursing services under state act and hospital standards.

You will supervise the Nursing Department on the evening shift, coordinate unit activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with Admissions and HR to handle staffing and training needs.