RB Nursing Supervisor

Advantage Behavioral Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Behavioral Health LLC. seeks a Nursing Supervisor to lead nursing care in a residential treatment setting. You will provide clinical and administrative leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement to achieve safe patient outcomes.

You will supervise staff, develop schedules, conduct evaluations, oversee documentation, and coordinate with medical leadership. This role requires strong assessment skills, relevant BH experience, and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Experience in behavioral health, detoxification, or residential treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of nursing staff and ensure safe, compliant care.
• Supervise staff, manage schedules, conduct evaluations, and support orientation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for inspections; maintain proper documentation.
• Monitor incident reports, medication errors, and patient outcomes as part of quality improvement.
• Coordinate care with medical leadership and participate in treatment planning and team meetings.
• Oversee chart audits, inventory, and incident reporting; assist with policy development.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Detoxification practices

Emergency response

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN license

Job description

Position Summary

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant nursing care within a residential treatment setting. This role provides clinical and administrative leadership to nursing staff, ensures adherence to regulatory standards, and promotes high-quality patient outcomes through supervision, coordination, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

• Supervise and support nursing staff
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of:
• Nursing assessments
• Medication administration and documentation
• Detoxification protocols when appropriate
• Respond to and manage clinical escalations and medical emergencies

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to nursing staff
• Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide corrective action if needed
• Facilitate staff orientation, training, and ongoing competency evaluations

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure nursing operations comply with all applicable state and federal regulations
• Maintain readiness for inspections by regulatory and accrediting bodies
• Monitor and enforce adherence to facility policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation

Quality Assurance & Infection Control Monitoring

• Monitor and analyze incident reports, medication errors, and patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement and infection control monitoring
• Implement corrective actions and track performance improvement metrics

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in treatment team meetings and care planning
• Coordinate care with medical and clinical staff
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and medical leadership

Administrative Duties

• Conduct chart audits and documentation reviews
• Oversee supply and medication inventory as needed
• Ensure proper incident reporting and follow-up
• Assist with policy development and implementation with medical leadership

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

• Minimum of3years of nursing experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience in behavioral health, detoxification, or residential treatment

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of detoxification and psychiatric care practices
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards and documentation requirements

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and computer use
• May require flexibility in schedule, including evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities