RN House Supervisor

About the role

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is seeking RN House Supervisors to join our dedicated team. This role is full-time, working nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocate nursing resources based on patient acuity/care needed
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety
• Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care
• Ensure proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratios, 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 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
• Aid in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
• Aid 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
• Lead on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as inform physicians of changes in the patient’s conditions
• Adjust staffing accordingly
• Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention
• Provide direct care as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred
• Current registered nursing license in the 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

Skills

• Ability to anticipate and manage changes in patient acuity
• Strong customer service skills
• Effective communication and delegation skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric and recovery program settings
• Ability to enforce and interpret policies
• Proficiency in documentation and medication administration
• Leadership and mentoring abilities