Administrator on Duty-Registered Nurse- Part Time 3rd Shift
About The Position
Western State Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to work as a 3rd shift Administrator on Duty (AOD). This position requires supervisory coverage of the Nursing Department, other patient care areas, and the hospital in general after office hours, i.e., evening and night shifts and on the weekends. Applicants must have high clinical insight and critical thinking skills. The AOD serves as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems and assists staff in efficiently utilizing staffing resources to meet patient care requirements. The role involves reporting and providing documentation and communication of incidents on the shift to the appropriate manager and director, responding to emergencies (Behavioral and Medical) and assisting as necessary, and acting as a resource, interpreting, and ensuring adherence to Western State Hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Professional nursing experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Psych Nursing experience.
- Psych Certification.
- Bachelor’s and master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution or higher education.
- Veteran or Veteran Spouse.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Supervisory coverage of the Nursing Department, other patient care areas, and the hospital in general after office hours (evening and night shifts and on weekends).
- Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems.
- Assist staff in efficiently utilizing staffing resources to meet patient care requirements.
- Report and provide documentation and communication of incidents on the shift to the appropriate manager and director.
- Respond to emergencies (Behavioral and Medical) and assist as necessary.
- Act as a resource, interpret, and ensure adherence to Western State Hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement staffing plans for shifts based on patient acuity, patient census, and available staff.
Benefits
- Confirmation of receipt when application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
- Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process.
- Hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
