Behavioral Health Nurse Supervisor and Educator

Role Overview

Provides leadership, education, and clinical oversight in a behavioral health hospital under the guidance of the Executive Director. Serves as a resource for staff development, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee new hire orientation and nursing education programs, including quarterly outcome improvement efforts.
• Manage and track staff education using Relias Learning Management System to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead interdisciplinary care planning to meet standards aligned with the organization’s mission, working collaboratively with off-shift supervisors.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement patient care operations, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise clinical staff, conduct performance evaluations, and address corrective actions.
• Participate in committees, board meetings, and survey preparedness activities, including audits and corrective actions.
• Identify educational needs related to quality initiatives and facilitate staff training accordingly.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• RN/BSN with a Connecticut license required; clinical psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum five years of clinical nursing supervisory experience; behavioral health experience is advantageous.
• Experience with clinical information systems, project planning, and implementation preferred.
  
  

The role demands leadership, educational expertise, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to quality patient care in a behavioral health setting.