Nurse Shift Supervisor

Prevention-and-Recovery-Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) in Houston seeks a Nursing Supervisor to bridge nursing, medical and clinical teams, ensuring seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care for patients in recovery.

Under the Director of Nursing, you will lead nursing staff, develop care plans, ensure documentation accuracy, infection control, and regulatory compliance while promoting a culture of clinical excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with leadership experience in clinical care.
• Experience coordinating nursing and medical teams.
• Proficient in EMR and MAR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized Nursing Care Plans.
• Completes admission assessments and communicates findings.
• Collaborates with medical staff to coordinate interventions.
• Provides orientation and training to new nursing staff.
• Maintains safety, infection control and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical supervision

Communication

Documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

MAR documentation

Job description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM

PaRC

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team!

Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing.

Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed. They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals, and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Position Summary:

Guided by the leadership of the Director of Nursing, this role serves as a vital connector between nursing, medical, and clinical teams—ensuring seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care. Acting as a trusted liaison, this position supports and empowers nursing staff while advancing a culture of clinical excellence, safety, and accountability.

Through thoughtful planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, this role helps shape a healing environment where every patient is seen, supported, and cared for with intention. By delivering exceptional care—grounded in thorough assessment, continuous monitoring, and clear communication with the treatment team—you play a critical role in improving outcomes and supporting each patient’s journey toward recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Develops and initiates individualized Nursing Care Plans that reflect each patient’s medical and psychological needs, as appropriate within scope of license.
• Completes comprehensive medical assessments upon admission, including chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all findings appropriately.
• Assess psychological and medical concerns, prioritizing needs and communicating with appropriate clinical staff and leadership.
• Provides primary first aid and determines need for physician notification, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention.
• Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Promotes restoration of health through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy for both patients and families.
• Maintains safety and security of patients, staff, and medications at all times.
• Maintains, adheres to, and promotes infection control measures in alignment with best practices.

Medication Administration & Management

• Implements physician orders and administers medications as prescribed in accordance with DBH and facility policies.
• Oversees administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications, including proper disposal of medications after discharge.
• Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARs) are completed accurately in the electronic medical record system.
• Counts narcotics daily and ensures all narcotic logs are completed each shift in compliance with policy and regulatory standards.
• Administers TB testing in accordance with Department of Health, facility, and DBH policies.

Collaboration & Patient Education

• Collaborates with physicians, psychiatrists, and medical staff to ensure appropriate and coordinated medical interventions.
• Meets regularly with medical staff to discuss patient treatment and progress.
• Communicates effectively with BHT staff and serves as a critical link to the clinical team in delivering patient care.
• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to resolve patient concerns while maintaining the ability to function autonomously.
• Provides orientation and training to new nursing staff, supporting team development and clinical excellence.
• Facilitates therapeutic nursing and health groups to promote patient education and engagement.
• Demonstrates leadership, cultural humility, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates respect, empathy, professionalism, and a non-judgmental approach in all patient and team interactions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures and ensures compliance with TJC/CARF regulatory guidelines.
• Provides clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation that meets organizational and regulatory standards.
• Ensures completion of documentation requirements in accordance with medical record review processes and timelines.
• Completes reports on unusual incidents in alignment with policy and regulatory expectations.
• Ensures admissions and discharge protocols are followed and documented appropriately.

Professional Practice

• Conducts self in a manner that reflects DBH mission, vision, and values at all times.
• Serves as shift supervisor for nursing care in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, leading staff and delegating responsibilities in a positive and professional manner.