RN Supervisor
About the job
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing conferring an RN, associate degree, or diploma in Nursing is required.
- One year of psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
- One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
- Basic understanding and comfort with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science and pathology, and psychiatric disorders are required.
- Ability to gather and analyze data is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with families, payers, therapists, and physicians is required.
- Knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices is required.
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities, with leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment, is required.
- Skill using computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and Excel, is required.
- A Registered Nurse license from the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact authority is required.
- CPR certification is required.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, squatting, kneeling, sitting, and lying on the floor for extended periods; providing direct physical care to patients; lifting 50 pounds; moving equipment; and performing CPR and First Aid, is required.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Respond to patients’ emotional, social, and physical needs.
- Implement emergency use of seclusion and restraints.
- Ensure quality patient care.
- Document patient information.
- Staff assigned units.
- Provide leadership and supervision for the infirmary and all units.
- Plan patient treatment.
- Intervene psychotherapeutically with patients.
- Address patients’ psychopharmacology and physiological needs.
- Support and interpret facility and department objectives.
- Ensure delivery of service excellence.
- Direct nursing staff activities, including scheduling daily nursing tasks and providing guidance on operational procedures and patient care.
- Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and a holistic conceptual framework to develop nursing care plans.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing is preferred.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UHS posted $358.4 million Q2 2026 profit and 8.3% revenue growth.
- Talkspace adds 6,000 therapists and access to over 200 million covered lives.
- September 2026 investor presentations and ongoing buybacks signal management confidence and capital discipline.
What critics are saying
- Laurel Ridge lost Medicare and Medicaid certification in April 2026, crushing facility economics.
- Nevada litigation still threatens UHS with retrial risk after the February 25, 2026 ruling.
- Over 30 minor-abuse lawsuits and Missouri allegations damage UHS's brand and recruiting.
What makes Universal Health Services unique
- UHS built a rare acute-care and behavioral-health network across 40 states.
- Talkspace closed August 17, 2026, creating UHS's first virtual-to-inpatient behavioral continuum.
- UHS keeps expanding owned facilities, like Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Missouri, opened September 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Student Loan Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance