About the Role
Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking a RN House Supervisor to join their nursing leadership team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of nursing operations, ensuring adequate staffing for patient care, and leading the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services with a focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day nursing operations of the facility.
- Ensure adequate staffing to provide patient care.
- Oversee the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments, and administration.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and nursing practice standards.
- Manage changes in census and acuity, allocating nursing resources accordingly.
- Enforce and interpret policies for patient and resident care delivery.
- Ensure proper staffing for each unit, considering patient care needs and covering absences.
- Oversee completion of chart checks, seclusion/restraint logs, nursing assessments, and MARs.
- Conduct shift start rounds and perform random audits.
- Assist nursing leaders with staff orientation and competency.
- Provide mentoring and training to staff.
- Ensure facility compliance with professional, regulatory, and governmental standards.
- Monitor and evaluate patient care processes and outcomes.
- Coordinate patient care, including physician orders and diagnostic information.
- Document medical, behavioral health information, and nursing care.
- Administer medications and maintain records.
- Assist in developing and updating patient plans of care.
- Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Serve as the leader on shift for admissions and discharges.
- Inform physicians of changes in patient conditions.
- Adjust staffing as needed.
- Utilize administrator-on-call for escalated situations.
- Provide direct patient care as needed.
- Perform other assigned functions and tasks.
Requirements
- Current registered nursing license in the state where the facility is located.
- 1 year of experience as an RN in any setting required.
- BSN from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Greater than 1 year of experience as an RN strongly preferred.
- 1 year of experience in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred.
- Some experience as a charge RN or other leadership position strongly preferred.
- Current CPR certification required.
- De-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Skills
- Leadership
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Staff delegation
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full Time
- Night shift
Experience Level
- 1+ year RN experience
- Leadership experience preferred
Education Level
- BSN preferred
- RN license required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Referral Bonus
- 401(k) plan
- Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
About the Company
- Cross Creek Hospital is an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital that is highly accredited and provides services to Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric, Detox and Partial Hospitalization patients.
- We specialize in providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorder (SUD) concerns.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
