Nurse Shift Supervisor (Overnights)

About the role

Guided by the leadership of the Director of Nursing, this role serves as a vital connector between nursing, medical, and clinical teams—ensuring seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care. Acting as a trusted liaison, this position supports and empowers nursing staff while advancing a culture of clinical excellence, safety, and accountability. Through thoughtful planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, this role helps shape a healing environment where every patient is seen, supported, and cared for with intention. By delivering exceptional care—grounded in thorough assessment, continuous monitoring, and clear communication with the treatment team—you play a critical role in improving outcomes and supporting each patient's journey toward recovery. Work Location: On-site - Crownsville, MD.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Clinical Support
  • Develops and initiates individualized Nursing Care Plans that reflect each patient's medical and psychological needs, as appropriate within scope of license.
  • Completes comprehensive medical assessments upon admission, including chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all findings appropriately.
  • Assesses psychological and medical concerns, prioritizing needs and communicating with appropriate clinical staff and leadership.
  • Provides primary first aid and determines need for physician notification, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention.
  • Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
  • Promotes restoration of health through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy for both patients and families.
  • Maintains safety and security of patients, staff, and medications at all times.
  • Maintains, adheres to, and promotes infection control measures in alignment with best practices.
• Medication Administration & Management
  • Implements physician orders and administers medications as prescribed in accordance with DBH and facility policies.
  • Oversees administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications, including proper disposal of medications after discharge.
  • Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARs) are completed accurately in the electronic medical record system.
  • Counts narcotics daily and ensures all narcotic logs are completed each shift in compliance with policy and regulatory standards.
  • Administers TB testing in accordance with Department of Health, facility, and DBH policies