Position Summary:
Provides support and oversight to the evening/night shift and weekend shift and is able to make decisions in lieu of on-site administration.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)
· Performs all duties identified under the Registered Nurse (RN) position.
· Supervises and leads the nursing team that includes RN, LPN/LVN and Mental Health Technicians in adhering to departmental policies and protocols.
· Assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with ensuring the nursing vacancies are covered from shift to shift and house wide, (managing FTE’s).
· May be involved in interviewing potential candidates as well as providing training and education to new employees.
· Assists with ongoing training and education needs.
· May be part of hospital governance meetings, such as Performance Improvement or Safety Committees.
· Will assist with conducting performance appraisals, (90-day and annual), staff counseling’s and corrective action.
· Communicates with other nursing leadership members to obtain and keep supervisor shift report ongoing to keep nursing leadership informed of acuity, incidents etc.
· Collaborate with other departments such as Intake to ensure bed management functions are adequate and safe.
· May be required to review of incident reports and communicates to the CNO, that occur in the nursing department.
· Rounds through all open departments to ensure they are functioning without problems.
· Conducts hospital rounds on nights and weekend to ensure the hospital is secure and safe.
· Accountable for informing the CNO or administrator ON CALL of critical incidents.
· Perform other duties as required
Safety (15% of performance review)
· Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
· Follows all safety rules while on the job.
· Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
· Corrects minor safety hazards.
· Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
· Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
· Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
· Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Teamwork (15% of performance review)
· Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
· Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
· Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
· The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
· Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
· Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
· Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Integrity (15% of performance review)
· Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
· Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
· Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
· Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
· Completes required trainings within defined time periods.
· Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
· Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
· Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Compassion (15% of performance review)
· Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
· Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
· Desire to go above and beyond for others
· Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences
Education
· Required: Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment. Current CPR and CPI certification during employment.
· Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program
· Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Experience
· Preferred: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
Work setting:
- Hospital
- In-person
- JCAHO accredited facility
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License in the stat of Ohio? (Required)
Work Location: In person