RWJBarnabas Health

Nursing Supervisor Administrative, Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health - Evening

RWJBarnabas Health$79K — $103K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or currently pursuing a baccalaureate nursing degree
  • Minimum of three years of psychiatric nursing experience
  • Demonstrated progressive management responsibility in nursing
  • Strong clinical knowledge in Behavioral Health and leadership skills
  • Proficient in data collection, analysis, and use of various computer software applications

Responsibilities

  • Represent hospital Administration as a delegated administrative leader
  • Conduct rounds to evaluate nursing care and physical environment
  • Support nursing teams to ensure safe, compassionate care
  • Promote open communication and accessibility to staff
  • Monitor compliance with policies, quality assurance, and safety practices
  • Coordinate responses to emergency situations and disaster plans
  • Analyze Behavioral Health data to identify quality improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment
  • Employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Title: Nursing Supervisor

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Nursing Supervisors



Status: Salaried

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $79,300.00 - $103,200.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
As a Nursing Supervisor Administrative, a typical day may include:
  • Representing hospital Administration as a delegated administrative leader and serving as a visible resource for nursing staff, patients, families, physicians, and other hospital departments
  • Conducting rounds across patient care units to evaluate the physical environment, assess the delivery of nursing care, and identify opportunities requiring leadership support
  • Supporting nursing teams in delivering safe, compassionate care based on the nursing process, established standards of practice, and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Promoting an environment of open communication by remaining accessible to staff, facilitating unit communication, and helping teams navigate clinical and operational concerns
  • Monitoring compliance with hospital and departmental policies, quality assurance initiatives, patient safety practices, environmental standards, and infection prevention requirements
  • Identifying hospital-related incidents and ensuring appropriate communication and escalation to the Administrator On-Call, Risk Management, and other leaders when necessary
  • Coordinating and directing appropriate responses to emergency situations while supporting the implementation of internal and external disaster plans
  • Collecting, trending, analyzing, and reporting Behavioral Health data to identify opportunities for quality improvement and support measurable patient care outcomes
  • Evaluating available resources and helping nursing teams use staffing and operational resources effectively to support productivity and quality patient care
  • Promoting patient rights, dignity, respect, compassion, and confidentiality throughout interactions with patients and their significant others
  • Collaborating with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital departments, patients, families, and visitors to resolve concerns and promote effective hospital operations
  • Maintaining current knowledge of nursing practice while contributing to quality initiatives, problem solving, and continued improvement across the Behavioral Health System
This role might be for you if:
  • You are an experienced psychiatric nurse who is ready to apply your clinical expertise across broader nursing and hospital operations
  • You are comfortable serving as an administrative decision-maker and clinical resource when staff need guidance or situations require timely escalation
  • You enjoy being a visible, accessible leader who builds trust and encourages open communication among nursing teams
  • Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills allow you to remain focused when responding to complex patient care, staffing, safety, or operational concerns
  • You understand the unique needs of Behavioral Health patients and are committed to preserving dignity, respect, confidentiality, and compassionate care
  • You are confident coordinating responses during emergencies and understand the importance of established safety and disaster preparedness procedures
  • You enjoy working with quality data and can identify trends and opportunities to strengthen patient care and departmental performance
  • You communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, patients, families, hospital leaders, and multidisciplinary partners
  • You value teamwork, professional accountability, continuous improvement, and thoughtful use of healthcare resources
  • You bring a positive and professional leadership presence when navigating new challenges, competing priorities, and changing hospital needs
To be considered for this Nursing Supervisor Administrative opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or current matriculation toward a baccalaureate nursing degree, is required. Candidates must possess at least three years of psychiatric nursing experience along with nursing experience demonstrating progressive management responsibility. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong Behavioral Health clinical knowledge, nursing leadership, communication, emergency response, resource management, quality improvement, data collection and analysis, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should also be comfortable working with varied computer software programs and collaborating across patient care departments while serving as a visible administrative and clinical resource for staff.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
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