Your experience matters!
Cottonwood Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), House Supervisor joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute:
A Registered Nurse (RN), House Supervisor who excels in this role:
- Oversees nursing and hospital operations during assigned shifts to ensure quality general and psychiatric patient care; supervises staffing and scheduling, provides direct nursing care, and supports department managers with education, discipline, and compliance.
- 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.
What we're looking for is a Registered Nurse (RN), House Supervisor who oversees nursing and hospital operations during assigned shifts to ensure quality general and psychiatric patient care; supervises staffing and scheduling, provides direct nursing care, and supports department managers with education, discipline, and compliance with these qualifications:
- Education: Associate's degree in nursing required.
- Experience: Experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred; experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.
- License: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Certifications: CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
Schedule: 1st Shift 7a - 3p Monday through Friday (Does require flexibility to work additional hours/weekends/holidays as needed)
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing Lisa.Lambert@lifepointhealth.net.
More about Cottonwood Springs
Cottonwood Springs is a 108-bed behavioral health hospital that offers exceptional care to the Olathe community. Why choose Cottonwood Springs?
- A Healing, Supportive Environment of Care
- Evidence-Based, Nationally Recognized Treatment Programs
Our programs may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Medication Management
- Trauma-Informed Treatment
- Experienced, Compassionate Clinical Experts
- EEOC Statement
"Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottonwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
