Registered Nurse Supervisor

Location:

Santa Cruz, CA

Schedule:

Full-Time | Exempt

Department:
Residential / Crisis Stabilization Unit

Reports To:

Director of Nursing

Pay Range: $ - $ Annually

Bonus:
Up to $5,000 Relocation OR Hiring and Retention Bonus ($2,500)

Aspiranet is a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families. We seek compassionate Registered Nurse Supervisors to lead our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Children’s Crisis Psychiatric Program (CCPP). These short‑term, trauma‑informed programs provide stabilizing care for youth in acute emotional and psychiatric crises, helping them return safely to home, school, or community. If you are passionate about helping youth navigate crisis with dignity, empathy, and expert support, we invite you to join our mission of healing, resilience, and hope.

• Supervise assigned Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and other health staff providing services to youth within the STRTP and CSU programs.
• Coordinate staff schedules, ensure adequate coverage, and manage shift assignments to meet youth medical and behavioral care needs.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and ensure ongoing professional competency among nursing staff.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new nursing personnel in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
• Serve as the on‑site nursing lead when the Director of Nursing is off‑site or unavailable.

• Monitor and evaluate nursing documentation, medication administration, and compliance with agency and licensing standards.
• Implement and uphold policies and procedures for medication storage, infection control, and health services.
• Conduct audits of medication and treatment records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in clinical risk management and safety reviews; identify trends and implement corrective actions as directed by the DON.
• Ensure accurate communication between nursing, clinical, and program teams to maintain integrated care.

• Provide training and mentorship to nursing staff on trauma‑informed and culturally responsive care, medication management, and emergency procedures.
• Lead or participate in new staff health trainings, including Medication Administration, Pro‑ACT health protocols, and health documentation standards.
• Assist the DON in maintaining current nursing competencies, certifications, and continuing education records.

• Serve as a liaison between nursing, clinical, and program staff to ensure alignment of treatment goals and youth health needs.
• Coordinate with physicians, psychiatrists, and external healthcare providers regarding medical treatment and follow‑up care.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and contribute to health‑related assessments and recommendations.

• Conduct and review nursing assessments for youth during intake, treatment, and discharge processes.
• Provide direct care, including medication administration, wound care, and emergency response when necessary.
• Monitor and document physical and mental health status of youth and report significant changes to the Director of Nursing and medical providers.
• Support youth health education on medication adherence, hygiene, nutrition, and preventive wellness.
• Serve as clinical backup during staffing shortages, emergencies, or when specialized nursing intervention is required.

• Participate in crisis intervention and stabilization efforts, ensuring health and safety during behavioral or medical incidents.
• Provide leadership in medical triage, first aid, and coordination with emergency medical services when needed.

• Current and valid California Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or charge nurse capacity.
• Experience in adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, or acute psychiatric care.
• Working knowledge…