A Nurse Supervisor manages a team of registered nurses at a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare facility. Handles scheduling and hiring, ensures all codes are met, and assigns nurses to take care of patients. Also often maintains a role overseeing patients.
The Nurse Supervisor is a leadership role responsible for hospital-wide staffing coordination, oversight of emergency and critical incident responses, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care throughout the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct nursing assessments and document findings. Respond promptly to patient medical concerns. Oversee all seclusion and restraint events and complete required face-to-face assessments. Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting and required notifications. Manage emergency situations and critical incidents effectively. Conduct unit rounds to monitor care quality, staff assignments, safety precautions, and environmental concerns. Address staff performance issues, provide counseling, and complete personnel documentation. Ensure employee incidents are reported appropriately and on time. Prepare the 24-Hour Report and other required facility documents. Provide strong leadership in organizing clinical/non-clinical activities and shift schedules. Serve as a role model with high clinical standards, strong interpersonal skills, and assertive communication.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN/BS preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of nursing experience; At least 1 year of nursing supervisory or leadership experience.
Licensure/Certifications:
Current Louisiana RN license
Competencies:
Leadership ability, personnel management, counseling skills, and age-appropriate clinical competencies. Northlake Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
