Adolescent Unit Supervisor-RN

UHS$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN licensure
  • Experience in behavioral health and/or adolescent psychiatric nursing
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong communication abilities
  • Clinical decision-making expertise

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support nursing and unit staff during shifts
  • Ensure safe staffing and a therapeutic environment
  • Act as a clinical resource for psychiatric care and crisis intervention
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
  • Respond to patient emergencies and behavioral crises
  • Promote compliance with policies and regulations
  • Encourage staff education and performance improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized field
  • Work with a passionate interdisciplinary team
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
  • Impact the lives of adolescents in a meaningful way
  • Work in a supportive and compliant environment
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

The Adolescent Unit Nursing Supervisor provides clinical and operational leadership for the adolescent inpatient unit, ensuring safe, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate care. This role supervises nursing and unit staff, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintains compliance with regulatory and facility standards.

Qualifications:
  • Current RN licensure
  • Experience in behavioral health and/or adolescent psychiatric nursing
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and support nursing and unit staff on the adolescent unit during assigned shifts
  • Ensure safe staffing, consistent clinical practice, and a therapeutic treatment environment
  • Serve as a clinical resource for adolescent psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and de-escalation
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care
  • Respond to patient emergencies, behavioral crises, and operational concerns
  • Promote compliance with policies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Support staff coaching, education, quality initiatives, and performance improvement efforts

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