Nursing Supervisor

Behavioral Center of Michigan is currently seeking a Nurse Supervisor. The Nurse Supervisor will be responsible for quality nursing care and overall supervision of nursing staff members. The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for initiating disciplinary action in the Nurse Manageru2019s absence for his/her particular shift. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Current status as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan; Bacheloru2019s degree in nursing (preferred), 3 to 5 years of psychiatric experience with 1 to 2 year of supervisory experience. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: u2022 Uses the nursing process to ensure appropriate delivery of nursing care. u2022 Has a working knowledge of the Centeru2019s administrative policies and procedures. u2022 Has a working knowledge of the nursing services policies and procedures. u2022 Adjusts staffing as needed to ensure proper coverage according to designated staff/patient ratios in collaboration with Nurse Manager. u2022 Responsible for replacement of staff persons who are scheduled but unable to work. u2022 Familiar with staffing schedule and matrix to ensure appropriate staffing ratios. u2022 Generally responsible for personally covering the shift and handling Staff Nurse duties. u2022 Monitors and evaluates nursing care given by auditing charts and documentation of nursing staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are being followed. u2022 Provides supervision to staff nurses and mental health technicians on his/her designated shift, including disciplinary action. u2022 Participates with the CNO and other nursing managers in the development of therapeutic programs for the unit and particularly for his/her designated shift. u2022 Serves as a role model for quality nursing care. u2022 Participates in orientation program for new employees and in-service education for shift employees when needed. u2022 Serves as a preceptor for new employees, or coordinates orientation with the preceptor designated by the CNO for the specific shift assigned. u2022 Directly responsible for all admissions during shift, and for following the admission policy and procedures. u2022 Receives the intake information and verifies the admission with the Medical Director or Designee physician. u2022 Directs activities in all emergency situations, including fire, internal and external disasters, and environmental hazards according to procedures. u2022 Participates in the evaluation process for the staff in collaboration with the Nurse Managers. u2022 Applies restraints or imposes seclusion in an emergency situation, notifying the patientu2019s physician for orders as soon as possible within the guidelines of the Seclusion and Restraint Policy. Reviews policy and procedures on a regular basis. u2022 Administers medication. u2022 Ensures that patients and families are oriented to the Center and the unit, and deals with family members in a professional, caring manner.

Created: 2026-03-07