Crisis RN Supervisor
Company: Oakland Community Health Network
Location: Pontiac
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary This position works
under the direct supervision of the Director of Crisis and is based
at our Resource and Crisis Center in Pontiac, MI . The Crisis RN
Supervisor provides leadership and oversight to RN’s and RN
Administrators, ensuring high?quality clinical care and
documentation. This role is responsible for hiring, training, and
performance evaluations; participating in on?call crisis response;
and supporting quality assurance and interdepartmental
collaboration. This is a full?time position . The schedule consists
of three 12?hour shifts per week and includes working every other
weekend (Saturday and Sunday) . We are currently hiring for both
day shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) and night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) .
Essential Functions Provides direct supervision and coordination of
the stabilization unit Functions as the liaison between
administration and staff. Assists in the planning and directing of
nurses, milieu specialist and behavior health technicians. Oversees
services and activities to ensure quality patient care. Oversees
new employee orientation and on-the-job training for all new
nurses, milieu specialists and behavioral health technicians in
accordance with established orientation program plans. Make rounds
on the unit at least two times per day and participate in shift
report meetings when possible. Establishing performance standards
and monitor compliance. Communicate and provide consultation
training to staff. Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and
retention of qualified nursing personnel. Provide direct
supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluations for nursing
staff. Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage
and continuity of care. Address performance concerns and implement
corrective action plans as needed. Ensure nursing care aligns with
clinical standards, licensing requirements, and best practices.
Monitor and audit clinical documentation for accuracy, timeliness,
and compliance. Lead quality improvement initiatives, including
incident reviews and corrective actions. Oversee the ordering,
storage, administration, and disposal of medications in compliance
with state and federal regulations. Monitor medication
administration records (MARs) and ensure proper documentation.
Investigate and track medication errors and adverse drug events;
lead root cause analyses and implement corrective measures. Ensure
staff are trained and competent in medication administration
protocols. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and all
applicable privacy and confidentiality standards. Maintain
readiness for inspections and audits by regulatory and accrediting
bodies. Promote continuing education and professional development
opportunities for nursing staff. Assist in the development and
implementation of nursing policies and procedures. Ensure staff
adherence to policies through education, supervision, and
corrective action. Job Requirements and Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required; master's degree
preferred Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or
certificates): Basic Life Support (BLS) Recipient Right’s
Unrestricted Nursing license Experience Requirements: Minimum five
years of leadership experience working in a human service, crisis
or medical environment. Minimum of five years of psychiatric
nursing experience. Preferred Experience: Experience in working
with electronic health records Experience in customer service
Experience in crisis de-escalation Experience working with adults
with severe mental illness, substance use disorder or
intellectual/developmental disabilities Experience working with
children with serious emotional disturbance Job Specific
Competencies/Skills: Interpersonal Skills Strong Organizational
Skills Data Analysis Strategic Planning Strong written and oral
communication De-escalation and conflict resolution Strong
leadership and problem-solving skills Clinical knowledge of mental
health and suicide prevention Strong time management Knowledge
Requirements: HIPPA Microsoft 365 Recipient Right’s Mental Health
Code Medicaid Manual Regulatory compliance Oakland Community Health
Network’s Core Competencies: Interacting with others in a way that
gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the
organization; demonstrating loyalty to the organization and its
mission and values; maintaining social, ethical, and organizational
norms; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
(Integrity/Building Trust) Making customers and their needs a
primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining
productive customer relationships, recognizing that the ultimate
customer is the person served. (Customer Focus) Actively
identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking
advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge
and skill on the job and learning through their application.
(Continuous Learning) Setting high standards of performance for
self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for
successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing
standards of excellence in addition to consciously adopting
organizational standards of excellence. (Work Standards) Clearly
conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to
individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and
helps them understand and retain the message. (Communication)
Additional Information (Travel required, physical requirements,
on-call schedules, etc.): Must be available for meetings and events
which may occur outside of standard office hours. Work performed
primarily in a crisis center environment. The ideal candidate must
be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or
without a reasonable accommodation. OCHN is committed to building a
diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We
are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and
encourages our employees’ differences. This includes (but is not
limited to) ability, age, color, family type, gender expression and
identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national
origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran
status, and all other diverse and wonderful characteristics.
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