House Supervisor provides oversight for multiple hospital departments in the absence of unit management. Addresses patient care, staffing, and any other issues that may arise. Being a House Supervisor supervises nurses and staff and takes administrative responsibilities and ensures adequate staffing for the oncoming shift. Handles occurrences during the shift, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication. Additionally, House Supervisor determines the issues to be referred to the Administrator on call. Collaborates with patients, family members and physicians to ensure needs are met and problems are resolved. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of nursing. Typically reports to manager or head of a unit/department. Requires certification as a registered nurse (RN). The House Supervisor manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a House Supervisor typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
FT Nights RN House Supervisor
Agave Ridge Behavioral Health - Mesa, AZ
Join our brand new behavioral health hospital, Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital!! Located in East Mesa, this facility will serve our community with high quality behavioral health services in a beautiful state of art building.
Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital is a 100 bed acute care psychiatric facility that offers a full continuum of inpatient behavioral healthcare services for adult patients including comprehensive treatment for those who struggle with acute symptoms of behavioral health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· As needed, collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
· 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/acuity, 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.
· Assist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards.
· Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
· 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 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.
· Provide direct care as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required. Those who have enrolled in BSN program with graduation expected within 18 months of hire may be considered.
· Three or more years’ experience in nursing practice required.
· One or more years’ experience in med/surg nursing preferred.
· One or more years’ experience in a behavioral health setting preferred
· One or more years’ experience in a supervisory or charge position preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
· Current RN license as required by state.
· 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.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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