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Psychiatric Institute of Washington

Nursing House Supervisor. Job in Washington Gr8Jobs

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A Patient Safety Manager is responsible for maintaining the strategic direction of their organization's patient safety program and may provide support in developing a workplace culture where safety is the utmost priority.

$98,908 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+7% projected growth

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Psychiatric Institute of Washington seeks a Nursing House Supervisor (PRN) to provide clinical leadership across inpatient psychiatric units serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. In this on-site role, you will oversee shift operations, supervise nursing staff, coordinate staffing and patient flow, and ensure adherence to safety and clinical standards. You will respond to crises, support interdisciplinary treatment planning, and promote a patient-centered, therapeutic environment focused on evidence-based behavioral healthcare and continuous professional growth. Responsibilities Supervise and support nursing staff across behavioral health units during assigned shifts Coordinate patient care, staffing, and unit workflow to ensure safe, efficient operations Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies and lead crisis intervention efforts Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and hospital policies Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members on care plans Provide clinical guidance, coaching, and feedback to nursing staff Monitor patient safety, risk management, and documentation quality Communicate critical information and handoffs between shifts and departments Participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives Serve as onsite nursing leadership resource for patients, families, and staff Required Skills Psychiatric nursing Behavioral health crisis management Nursing staff supervision Patient safety and risk management Acute inpatient psychiatric care Care coordination and patient flow Clinical documentation and EMRRegulatory and compliance knowledge Interdisciplinary team collaboration De-escalation techniques