RN House Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
• Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care
• Ensure proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratio, appropriate staffing for patient care needs, covering call-offs and vacation time
• Ensure chart checks are completed, seclusion/restraint log is up to date and nursing assessments are completed, as well as MAR’s and report sheets are kept accurate and up to date
• Rounds are completed at the beginning of shift and perform random audits
• Assist DON to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff
• Provide mentoring and training as needed
• Assist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards
• Ensure the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units
• Coordinate all care rendered to patients, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered
• Document medical, behavioral health information and nursing care
• Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assist in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs. Assist in updating and revising the plan of care as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes
• Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care
• Leader on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as informing physician of changes in the patient’s conditions. Adjusts staffing accordingly
• Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention
• Provides direct care as needed

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
• Greater than 1 year of experience as an RN strongly preferred
• 1 year of experience as an RN in any setting required
• 1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred
• Some experience as a charge RN or other leadership position strongly preferred