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 FTEs).
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 counselings 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, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
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. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
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.