Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health Careers; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & protection

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Nurse Supervisor (RN) for a 29-bed acute care inpatient psychiatric unit. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality behavioral health care, with a focus on safety, assessments, and individualized patient care plans.

The position requires a current RN license, a BSN, and at least three years in Behavioral Medicine Nursing, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required, completion within five years.
• MSN or MS in health care preferred.
• Minimum of three years of Behavioral Medicine Nursing.
• One-year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates and assigns work; assesses performance.
• Directs and adjusts staff schedules as needed.
• Addresses employee issues and grievances; documents counseling as needed.
• Implements performance improvements including verbal counseling.
• Develops and enforces department/hospital policies; ensures staff training.
• Supervises staff delivering patient care within Behavioral Health.
• Implements policies to guide service provision and disseminates information to staff.
• Monitors supplies and equipment for cost containment.
• Directs personnel and activities within the Department of Behavioral Medicine.
• Refer concerns to Director when affecting nursing practice, cost, or policy.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory skills

Behavioral health care

Patient care coordination

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Job description

Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full Time | Daylight Monday thru Friday, work 5 8 ½ hour days, 0700-1530.

Flexible work schedule. Responsible for 29 bed acute care inpatient psychiatric nursing unit. Multidisciplinary treatment team. Great teamwork.

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Supervisor (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Adult Psychiatric Unit is a 29-bed locked unit. The unit provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals between the ages of 18-59. Individuals over the age of 59 are evaluated for admission on an individual basis. Patients admitted to the unit have a primary DSM 5 diagnosis/es. However, patients may also have additional diagnoses, including, but not limited to Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, medical comorbidities, etc. Patients must be medically stable as a criteria for admission. Safety practices include 15-minute safety checks, staff monitoring of all community areas and staff presence during meals and visiting hours. Nursing care, daily psychiatric assessments, therapy and medication management are provided to meet the emotional, behavioral, physical, cultural, educational and spiritual needs of the adult patient population. Flexible work schedule.

How you'll contribute

A Nurse Supervisor (RN) who excels in this role:

• Evaluate-- Independently evaluates and determines work assignments and evaluates job performance, recognizes performances.
• Assigns and Directs Work-Develops and adjusts schedule as needed.
• Adjusts Grievances-- Meets with employees to listen to and resolve employee issues and grievance.
• Discipline-- Implements performance improvements including verbal counseling.
• Exercises Supervisory Authority-- Develops and implements department and/or hospital policy; insures all employees are trained in policy; exercises discretion, independent of policy to insure proper function of department or subdepartment.
• Supervise staff delivering patient care within the Department of Behavioral Health.
• Implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Disseminate information to all staff members.
• Continually strive to identify cost containment area by monitoring supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate and direct personnel and activities within the Department of Behavioral Medicine.
• Refer departmental concerns and personnel matters to the Director, especially when activities affect nursing practice, cost, and political activities.
• Approves all records supporting employee compensation.
• Be an active participant in the orientation of Behavioral Medicine personnel, offering recommendation and acting as a preceptor for those members who need additional assistance.
• Initiate employee counseling as necessary, documents such counseling and refers follow-up activities.
• Facilitate change of shift brief.
• Participates in QA activity in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and investigations relating to improving care, leads PI projects.
• Ensure highest quality for the care of the patient seeking behavioral health services.
• Ensure customer satisfaction is consistent and of utmost priority.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and be a Graduate of an accredited school of professional nurses; trauma nurse education. Additional requirements include:

• BSN, completion within five years.
• MSN or MS in health care preferred
• Minimum of three years of Behavioral Medicine Nursing
• One-year supervisory experience preferred

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.