RN House Supervisor
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
HealthcareFull-time
Available Shifts
- Full Time Day (7a-7p)
- Full Time Night (7p-7a)
Sign On Bonus
- Full Time Night – $10,000
- Full Time Day – $5,000
About the Facility
At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal is to provide personalized treatment for those who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occuring addictions. We provide premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older.
Essential Functions
- Anticipate and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocate nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
- Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrate 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.
- Complete rounds at the beginning of shift and perform random audits.
- Assist nursing leaders to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff. Provide mentoring and training as needed.
- Assist the nursing leadership team 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. Adjust staffing accordingly.
- Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
- Provides direct care as needed.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education, Experience & Skill 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.
Licenses & Certifications
- Current certification or license to practice within the state where the facility is located.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.