Nurse Shift Supervisor

Position Summary:

Guided by the leadership of the Director of Nursing, this role serves as a vital connector between nursing, medical, and clinical teams-ensuring seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care.

Acting as a trusted liaison, this position supports and empowers nursing staff while advancing a culture of clinical excellence, safety, and accountability.

Through thoughtful planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, this role helps shape a healing environment where every patient is seen, supported, and cared for with intention.

By delivering exceptional care-grounded in thorough assessment, continuous monitoring, and clear communication with the treatment team-you play a critical role in improving outcomes and supporting each patient's journey toward recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Clinical Support


* Develops and initiates individualized Nursing Care Plans that reflect each patient's medical and psychological needs, as appropriate within scope of license.


* Completes comprehensive medical assessments upon admission, including chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all findings appropriately.


* Assesses psychological and medical concerns, prioritizing needs and communicating with appropriate clinical staff and leadership.


* Provides primary first aid and determines need for physician notification, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention.


* Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.


* Promotes restoration of health through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy for both patients and families.


* Maintains safety and security of patients, staff, and medications at all times.


* Maintains, adheres to, and promotes infection control measures in alignment with best practices.

Medication Administration & Management


* Implements physician orders and administers medications as prescribed in accordance with DBH and facility policies.


* Oversees administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications, including proper disposal of medications after discharge.


* Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARs) are completed accurately in the electronic medical record system.


* Counts narcotics daily and ensures all narcotic logs are completed each shift in compliance with policy and regulatory standards.


* Administers TB testing in accordance with Department of Health, facility, and DBH policies.

Collaboration & Patient Education


* Collaborates with physicians, psychiatrists, and medical staff to ensure appropriate and coordinated medical interventions.


* Meets regularly with medical staff to discuss patient treatment and progress.


* Communicates effectively with BHT staff and serves as a critical link to the clinical team in delivering patient care.


* Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to resolve patient concerns while maintaining the ability to ...