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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Nursing Supervisor - Nursing/Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health/Inpatient Psych

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeGrand Forks, ND, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate Degree is required.
  • State RN certification or license is required.
  • Effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills are required.
  • Strong documentation and regulatory compliance skills are required.
  • Leadership and accountability are required.
  • Patient safety and risk management capability are required.
  • Emotional intelligence and professionalism are required.
  • Quality improvement and change management skills are required.
  • Ethical practice and confidentiality are required.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills are required.
  • The ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities is required.
  • Competency in electronic health record systems and clinical workflow processes is required.
  • Clinical judgment and decision-making are required.
  • Team collaboration and relationship building are required.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect is required.
  • Service excellence and patient-centered care are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight of nursing care delivery to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding behavioral health nursing practices, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques.
  • Support care planning, treatment team coordination, and discharge planning.
  • Participate in clinical rounds, case reviews, and patient safety huddles.
  • Assist with complex patient situations, including behavioral emergencies and high-acuity cases.
  • Perform or assist with clinical admission assessments for incoming patients.
  • Complete nursing intake documentation, including observation levels, risk screening, and initial care needs.
  • Verify admission readiness and coordinate communication with providers and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Support the admission process by ensuring timely completion of required paperwork, orders, and safety checks.
  • Identify and escalate clinical concerns related to suicide risk, self-harm risk, aggression, withdrawal, or medical instability.
  • Orient patients to the unit environment, expectations, and safety procedures.
  • Assist with intake calls and respond to staff questions.
  • Supervise and mentor intake services staff.
  • Monitor adherence to infection control, patient safety, restraint/seclusion, medication administration, and documentation standards.
  • Participate in audits, quality reviews, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
  • Assist in identifying trends and implementing corrective or preventive actions.
  • Promote a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a liaison between nursing staff, providers, leadership, and other departments.
  • Communicate patient and unit issues clearly and promptly to the Nurse Manager.
  • Support interdisciplinary care coordination to improve outcomes and throughput.
  • Attend meetings, committees, and leadership huddles as assigned.
  • Maintain professional communication with patients, families, and staff.
  • Assist with scheduling, staffing adjustments, and unit resource management.
  • Support supply management and equipment readiness for the behavioral health unit.
  • Help maintain unit organization and operational efficiency.
  • Participate in budgetary awareness and productivity initiatives when requested.
  • Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • Behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or related specialty certification is preferred.
  • A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • One to two years of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or a related acute care setting is preferred.
  • Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of EMTALA is preferred.
  • Experience with patient admissions, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and interdisciplinary coordination is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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