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 - Orange, CA

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.
• Patient Care & Clinical Support: Completes comprehensive medical assessments upon admission, including chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all findings appropriately.
• Patient Care & Clinical Support: Assesses psychological and medical concerns, prioritizing needs and communicating with appropriate clinical staff and leadership.
• Patient Care & Clinical Support: Provides primary first aid and determines need for physician notification, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention.
• Patient Care & Clinical Support: Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Patient Care & Clinical Support: Promotes restoration of health through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy for both patients and families.
• Patient Care & Clinical Support: Maintains safety and security of patients, staff, and medications at all times.
• Patient Care & Clinical Support: 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.
• Medication Administration & Management: Oversees administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications, including proper disposal of medications after discharge.
• Medication Administration & Management: Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARs) are completed accurately in the electronic medical record system.
• Medication Administration & Management: Counts narcotics daily