Nursing Supervisor

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