Nursing Director Assistant

Aura Health; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Tennessee seeks a Nursing Supervisor to lead nursing services in a psychiatric care environment. You will supervise staff, coordinate care plans, and ensure safe transitions for patients under the Director of Nursing's direction.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and ongoing staff development. Strong communication and team leadership are essential to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN license and active state registration.
• 5+ years of nursing with leadership experience.
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
• Oversee and support nursing staff; supervise and collaborate with team.
• Coordinate care planning and ensure safe patient transitions.
• Contribute to staffing decisions and coverage needs.
• Support staff training and professional development initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Care coordination

Psychiatric care

Team supervision

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Provide nursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing, ensuring patient care complies with facility policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee nursing care in a psychiatric care environment
• Supervise, support, and collaborate with nursing staff
• Coordinate care planning and ensure safe patient transitions
• Contribute to staffing decisions and nursing coverage needs
• Support training and professional development initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement efforts
• Maintain compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical leadership and patient-focused care
• Knowledge of nursing practices and regulatory compliance
• Ability to coordinate care and manage patient transitions effectively
• Experience working in psychiatric or behavioral health settings (preferred)
• Communication and teamwork skills to lead and support nursing staff
• Commitment to quality improvement and continuous learning