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Unit Supervisor (RN) - Psych Acute
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Reno, NV, 89503
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Nursing Supervisor is a leadership role that assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing activities and staff function during their shift. The Unit Supervisor will provide direct communication with Leadership. Effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time and equipment on the unit and assists the department Director in the daily operation of the unit. Assesses and monitors quality performance measures and ensures program compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies. Assists with staff education, employee evaluations, performance improvement initiatives and the progressive discipline process, when indicated. May perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios, when necessary.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Nevada. 2. Minimum of two (2) years leadership experience with Behavioral Health Care programs.3. Must have working knowledge of mental health laws, practice standards, and continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.4. BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current. 5. Crisis Intervention training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Strong decision-making, crisis management, and effective communication are vital for a Unit Supervisor (RN) in psych acute settings. These skills enhance staff coordination and patient safety, ensuring smooth operations in high-pressure behavioral health environments.
Psych acute supervision demands specialized knowledge in mental health laws and crisis intervention, unlike general nursing roles. Supervisors must balance clinical expertise with behavioral health nuances to manage patient care and staff effectively in psychiatric units.
Progression often leads to roles like Behavioral Health Nurse Manager or Director of Psychiatric Services. Gaining expertise in regulatory compliance and staff education opens pathways to senior leadership within mental health nursing.
In Reno, having crisis intervention certification and Nevada RN licensure is crucial. Local facilities also value ongoing BLS certification and familiarity with state mental health statutes to meet regional compliance and patient care standards.
Reno’s growing population and increased focus on mental health services have heightened demand for behavioral health supervisors. Facilities like Saint Mary’s Health Network seek experienced leaders, reflecting a competitive yet opportunity-rich local job market.
Prime Healthcare Services attracts skilled nursing leaders, making the selection process thorough. Demonstrated leadership in psych nursing, compliance expertise, and crisis training enhance candidacy in this sought-after Reno-based role.
Prime Healthcare’s emphasis on compassionate community care and robust professional development sets it apart. Supervisors benefit from a supportive culture that values quality and offers diverse inpatient behavioral health resources.
The company provides ongoing education, performance improvement initiatives, and clear communication channels with leadership to uphold regulatory standards, ensuring supervisors have tools to foster safe, effective psychiatric nursing environments.
Salaries typically range from $90,000 to $110,000 annually, reflecting Reno’s market rates for experienced psychiatric nursing supervisors. Compensation factors in leadership responsibilities, clinical expertise, and local healthcare demand.
Many underestimate the balance required between direct patient care and administrative leadership. Supervisors not only manage staff but also engage in patient safety, regulatory compliance, and staff development, making the role multifaceted and dynamic.