Nurse (RN) Supervisor

Overview

Nurse (RN) Supervisor

Samaritan Daytop Village is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC), operated by Samaritan Daytop Village in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term support for children ages 5+ and adults in mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary team utilizes a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long-term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits. 

We are seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead and oversee the nursing and medical support staff within the crisis stabilization environment, ensuring the delivery of safe, timely, and high-quality client care. This role balances administrative leadership with hands-on clinical care—managing staff schedules, conducting training and competency evaluations, ensuring compliance with documentation and controlled substance protocols, and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold an active NYS RN license, BLS certification, an ADN or BSN, and a minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in a hospital, substance use, or behavioral health setting. Overall, the Nurse Supervisor plays a vital role in driving quality improvement, providing direct client care, and maintaining shift-to-shift operational excellence. 

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee nursing and medical support staff to ensure quality client care 

• Manage nursing and medical support staff schedules across all shifts 

• Provide in-service orientation training and competency evaluations for nursing staff 

• Ensure compliance with agency policies for client documentation and billing 

• Oversee the proper safekeeping dispensing and tracking of controlled narcotics 

• Identify quality of care issues and recommend improvements to leadership 

• Deliver direct client care and assist healthcare providers with changes in client status 

• Maintain accurate complete and confidential client records in accordance with regulations 

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to maintain a safe treatment environment 

• Monitor staff assignments to optimize daily operational efficiency and productivity 

Qualifications

• Active NYS RN license 

• Current BLS Certification 

• Associate Degree in Nursing required with BSN preferred 

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience with at least 3 years in a hospital substance use or behavioral health setting 

• Prior direct supervision of clinical staff is required 

• Ability to work a set schedule with flexibility to supervise staff across all shifts 

• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite 

• Proven ability to guide a team, handle everyday leadership duties, and stay calm and effective during emergency situations 

• Knowledge of federal state and local regulations governing substance abuse and mental health treatment 

• Experience working directly with diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic populations 

• Commitment to a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and non-judgmental approach to patient care 

• Demonstrated empathy and respect when working with individuals and families in acute distress 

 

Additional Information 

This is a full-time exempt role with an annual salary of $115,000-$125,0000 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match and tuition reimbursement.  

This role is located in Blauvelt, NY with a Monday-Friday schedule.

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