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RB Nursing Supervisor

Advantage Behavioral HealthScranton, PennsylvaniaPosted Nov 3, 2026

Compensation

$100,000 - $114,000 /yr

Type

Full-time

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Posted

Nov 3, 2026

Requirements Summary

Requires an active Registered Nurse license, at least three years of nursing experience, and prior supervisory or leadership experience. Candidates should have experience in behavioral health, detoxification, or residential treatment, along with strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee nursing care and provide clinical and administrative leadership to nursing staff in a residential treatment setting, including staff supervision, scheduling, training, and emergency response. Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate documentation while supporting quality improvement, infection control, care coordination, and administrative operations.

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentCritical ThinkingNursing SupervisionStaff SchedulingPerformance EvaluationDetoxification CarePsychiatric CareMedication AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceMedical DocumentationQuality ImprovementInfection ControlIncident ReportingInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunicationEmergency Response

Government Experience

  • Government Experience Preferred: policy development

Full Job Description

Position Summary The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant nursing care within a residential treatment setting. This role provides clinical and administrative leadership to nursing staff, ensures adherence to regulatory standards, and promotes high-quality patient outcomes through supervision, coordination, and continuous quality improvement. Key Responsibilities Clinical Oversight * Supervise and support nursing staff  * Ensure accurate and timely completion of:  * Nursing assessments   * Medication administration and documentation  * Detoxification protocols when appropriate  * Respond to and manage clinical escalations and medical emergencies   Staff Supervision & Leadership * Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to nursing staff * Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage * Conduct performance evaluations and provide corrective action if needed * Facilitate staff orientation, training, and ongoing competency evaluations Regulatory Compliance * Ensure nursing operations comply with all applicable state and federal regulations  * Maintain readiness for inspections by regulatory and accrediting bodies  * Monitor and enforce adherence to facility policies and procedures  * Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation Quality Assurance & Infection Control Monitoring * Monitor and analyze incident reports, medication errors, and patient outcomes  * Participate in quality improvement and infection control monitoring  * Implement corrective actions and track performance improvement metrics Interdisciplinary Collaboration * Participate in treatment team meetings and care planning  * Coordinate care with medical and clinical staff * Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and medical leadership Administrative Duties * Conduct chart audits and documentation reviews  * Oversee supply and medication inventory as needed  * Ensure proper incident reporting and follow-up  * Assist with policy development and implementation with medical leadership Qualifications Education & Licensure * Active Registered Nurse (RN) license  Experience * Minimum of3years of nursing experience  * Prior supervisory or leadership experience  * Experience in behavioral health, detoxification, or residential treatment  Required Skills & Competencies * Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills  * Knowledge of detoxification and psychiatric care practices  * Excellent organizational and communication abilities  * Working knowledge of regulatory standards and documentation requirements  Physical & Work Requirements * Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations  * Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and computer use  * May require flexibility in schedule, including evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities

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