Nurse Supervisor Hrly C

*Anticipates and effectively manages 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

*Enforces and interprets policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.

*Ensures proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratio, appropriate staffing for patient care needs, covering call-offs and vacation time.

*Ensures 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.

*Ensures rounds are completed consistently throughout the shift and perform random audits.

*Assists CNO to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching and administering disciplinary action to staff.

*Provides mentoring and training as needed.

*Assists CNO by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards.

*Ensures the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.

*Coordinates all care rendered to patients, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.

*Documents medical, behavioral health information and nursing care.

*Administers medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.

*Assists 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.

*Prioritizes tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.

* Leads on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as informing physician of changes in the patient's conditions. Adjusts staffing accordingly.

*Utilizes administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.

*Provides direct care as needed.

* Assists with assigned patient loads when needed.

* Completes mock code training exercises.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

*Performs other functions and tasks as assigned.

*Supervisors will be expected to attend 1 monthly nursing leadership meeting per month, as well as 1 nursing department training per month, in addition to shift duties.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

*Current unrestricted license in State of facility. At least 3 years of inpatient psychiatric experience required, 1 year in leadership preferred. 1 year in for profit psychiatric facility preferred.

*Must be able to promote goals identified by department leadership.

*Must be able to receive and apply performance-based feedback to improve performance.

*Must have excellent time management and critical thinking skills.

*Must show appropriate prioritization.

*Must be self-motivated and show ability to autonomously work.

*Must be a team player and professional.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

*Current certification or license to teach 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.