Registered Nurse House Supervisor

About the role

The House Supervisor - RN facilitates delivery of high-quality, safe and effective nursing care; to assist in the operation of the nursing department according to the legal guidelines of mental health care in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate level of care and setting
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff in interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures and nursing standards of care
• Supports nursing staff in interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures and nursing standards of care
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and health professional affiliates, and nursing staff
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development

Requirements

• Assumes responsibility in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for all patients
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
• Complies with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures
• Uses professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
• Performs administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones and computer entry of progress notes
• Organizes the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult and support staff for a given shift
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university
• Must be 21 years or older
• CPR and Certified in facility approved verbal de-escalation and physical crisis management techniques within 30 days of hire and prior to completion of orientation required
• Valid Texas RN license in good standing required

Skills

• Ability to understand and apply applicable standards and regulations
• Basic teaching or training skills
• Experience in an inpatient mental health setting at a management level preferred
• Experience of healthcare management experience preferred
• Basic skills in personnel management concepts and methods

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off