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HOUSE SUPV (RN)

Meridell Achievement Center, Liberty Hill, TX, United States


Responsibilities
Meridell Achievement Center is a 134‑bed, seclusion‑free psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. The 60‑acre campus features mature oaks, rolling hills, walking paths, and outdoor spaces. It includes 7 living units separated by gender, age, and developmental needs, a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court, and playing fields. The facility provides 24‑hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old, utilizing customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to help patients moderate their behavior, manage emotions, and improve social functioning.

Website: www.meridell.com

We are looking for 2 talented House Supervisors to work 4 ten‑hour shifts each week. Days will be Sunday‑Wednesday or Wednesday‑Saturday.

Job Description
The House Supervisor is a member of the Nursing Leadership Team and provides administrative and clinical responsibility for the functioning of nursing services for the facility in the absence or as directed by the DON/CNO. The House Supervisor also provides administrative guidance and oversight for the entire campus and departments when department managers are off site.

Job Duties

Provide leadership and role modeling for assigned staff.

Supervise direct patient care, assessments and crisis management.

Ensure environmental safety for the patient population.

Provide training and education to staff, patients, and families.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Pet insurance

More information available at benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications
Education/Training

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience

One year inpatient psychiatric experience with adults, adolescents and/or children preferred.

One year of progressive experience in management and/or supervision preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current Registered Nurse license

Current driver’s license

Current CPR certification

CPI certification

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.

Knowledge of milieu management.

Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.

Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side‑effects.

Ability to safely implement treatment procedures.

Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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