Nursing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursing Supervisor to lead and support our nursing team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. This role plays a critical part in overseeing nursing operations, maintaining compliance with healthcare standards, and ensuring continuity of care for clients undergoing behavioral health and recovery services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.

• 3+ years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or substance use treatment settings.

• 1+ year of supervisory or charge nurse experience strongly preferred.

• CPR/BLS certification (required).

• Strong understanding of detox protocols, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and behavioral health regulations.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and client-centered environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate daily activities of the nursing staff to ensure effective, efficient, and client-centered care.

• Oversee the clinical care of clients in detox and residential settings, ensuring compliance with treatment protocols and medical standards.

• Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, and administrative staff to support integrated care.

• Monitor medication administration, documentation, and inventory, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory protocols.

• Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing performance evaluations of nursing staff.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in client records, supporting continuity of care and audit readiness.

• Respond to client medical emergencies and provide clinical decision-making support as needed.

• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and quality assurance measures.

• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and interdisciplinary case reviews.

• Provides direct supervision of nurses and behavioral health techs and supervisory observation on a daily basis
• Follows company procedures for hiring qualified staff
• Assumes responsibility to identify and oversee staff training needs
• Computer Literacy
• Completes all training requirements in a timely manner
• Completes all other duties and special projects as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates Dependability:

• Arrives to work on time according to agency policies

• Uses leave time according to agency policies

• Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:

• Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues

• Works different shifts when necessary

• Recommends program changes and improvements

Demonstrates Teamwork:

• Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals

• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees

• Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor

Demonstrates Professionalism:

• Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served

• Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect privacy of persons served at all times by following agency, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations

• Adheres to agency Code of Ethics at all times

• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations under which the agency operates