House Supervisor (RN) Registered Nurse

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital – Richmond, Texas

About the Role

As a House Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) you will oversee nursing and hospital operations during assigned shifts to ensure quality general and psychiatric patient care. You will supervise staffing and scheduling, provide direct nursing care, and support department managers with education, discipline, and compliance. Westpark Springs is a 72‑bed hospital that is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and staffing for the nursing department, ensure coverage, minimize overtime and agency use, and approve or deny time‑off requests.
• Monitor staff attendance, maintain records of tardiness and absences, and assist the Director of Nursing with payroll.
• Provide backup nursing and intake assistance, respond to patient needs, and advocate for patients.
• Supervise hospital operations when administration is not present, oversee staff performance, and provide coaching and education as needed.
• Conduct staff evaluations and deliver disciplinary actions professionally and promptly.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in conducting department meetings, document attendance, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide support to the intake department as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards (TJC, Medicaid, state and federal laws) and ensure compliance.
• Perform conflict resolution and mediation with staff, involving appropriate leadership when necessary.
• Conduct thorough investigations, collect and document accurate information, and provide reports to appropriate parties.
• Demonstrate comprehensive nursing skills including assessments, treatment planning, admission and discharge procedures, medication administration, and delivery of direct patient care as needed.
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and complete and deliver quality nursing care to achieve treatment plan goals.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by Texas state regulations.
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility preferred.
• 1 year experience in a nursing leadership/management role preferred.
• Experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De‑escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage (medical plans starting at $10 per pay period).
• Tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

Full‑time