Night Nurse Supervisor - Behavioral Health

Oceans Healthcare; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Baton Rouge is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing staff across units, ensuring safe patient care and adherence to policy. The role requires strong clinical judgment, strategic staffing, and coordination with hospital leadership.

The successful candidate will demonstrate psychiatric nursing expertise, welfare for patients, and ongoing professional development of the nursing team while upholding Oceans’ mission and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license in the applicable state.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience, psychiatric setting preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required per Oceans policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care across hospital units, ensuring quality standards.
• Maintain staffing plans and provide leadership to nursing staff.
• Communicate with DON/Nurse Manager and administrator-on-call as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of patient conditions and interventions.
• Administer medications safely and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Promote a therapeutic milieu and support staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

CPR Certification

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

RN License

Psychiatric Nursing Experience

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Baton Rouge is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing staff across units, ensuring safe patient care and adherence to policy. The role requires strong clinical judgment, strategic staffing, and coordination with hospital leadership.

The successful candidate will demonstrate psychiatric nursing expertise, welfare for patients, and ongoing professional development of the nursing team while upholding Oceans’ mission and performance standards.