Nurse Supervisor

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet Insurance

Benefits website access

Job summary

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center in Portsmouth, VA seeks an RN Supervisor to plan, direct, and evaluate all nursing care for residents aged 7–18. You will ensure safety, administer medications, and lead the nursing team within a residential program.

The role requires RN licensure in Virginia, CPR certification, and 1–3 years of supervisory experience with youth in psychiatric settings. You must be able to de-escalate and respond to crises alongside medical staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing conferring RN/AD/Diploma.
• Virginia RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Minimum 1–3 years supervisory experience with children/adolescents in psychiatric facilities; 3+ years preferred.
• Ability to de-escalate verbally and manage crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process per policy.
• Monitor and document residents’ status and behavior.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.
• Respond to crises in collaboration with nursing leadership and medical staff.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in direct patient care and milieu management.
• Report conditions to oncoming shifts accurately.

Skills

Nursing care

De-escalation

CPR

Medication administration

Education

RN degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Website: https://harborpointbhc.com/

The Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care in an assigned unit for residents ages 07-18. Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies, Facility Policies and Procedures, the Nurse Practice Act, and maintains patient safety.

Full-Time Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for nursing care based on the nursing process and in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Monitors, reports, and documents the residents’ behavior and physiological status.
• Administers medications and performs treatments/procedures in compliance with facility and nursing services, policies, and procedures.
• Guides the response to residents who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, Medical Staff with delineated privileges and Physician.
• Responsible for demonstrating clinical competence in the delivery of direct patient care and the implementation of the milieu management program.
• Reports accurately and concisely to oncoming shifts regarding conditions of residents both medically and psychiatrically.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing, which confers RN, AD, or Diploma in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification

Licensed by Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse. CPR certification.

Experience

Minimum of 1-3 years supervisory experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program. Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to verbally de-escalate and physically restrain when necessary. Ability to perform CPR and First Aid and Handle with Care. Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertip. Individual must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

EEO Statement

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