Clinical Supervisor RN Psych Acute Adult
About The Position
The Clinical Supervisor RN Psych Acute Adult provides shift-level oversight of nursing staff and patient care in the Behavioral Health Unit. The role is accountable to the Department Director for nursing staff quality and care delivery, and assists with daily unit operations. The supervisor works with an interdisciplinary team to support patient safety, stabilization, recovery, and coordinated behavioral health services. The position is based at St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and works nights in 12-hour shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. The supervisor may provide direct patient care within their scope of practice and clinical competency. The role also includes communication with leadership about unanticipated care events and risk management activities, staffing and staff oversight, and monitoring care quality, documentation, equipment, supplies, patient experience, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certification upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
- Working knowledge of mental health laws, practice standards, interdisciplinary treatment team processes, behavioral health programming, and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral units.
- Receive and maintain LPS Certification as deemed necessary.
- Complete approved training on LPS statuses and patient rights and successfully pass the LPS Certification exam.
- Have approved LPS certification before writing 5150 holds in designated Prime facilities.
- For LPS professionals, experience in an inpatient mental health facility as required by County requirements.
- Complete patient rights education and competency within 30 days of hire and maintain current competency.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Responsibilities
- Be accountable to the Department Director for the quality of nursing staff and delivery of patient care during the shift, and assist with daily unit or department operations.
- Communicate unanticipated patient care events and risk management activities to the Director and/or House Supervisor.
- Use nursing personnel effectively and assist with scheduling, staffing, and assignments.
- Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff, and provide staff education as needed.
- Assist with staff performance evaluations, progressive discipline, and related human resources activities as needed.
- Assess supply and equipment availability, ensure proper use and functionality, and assist with maintaining daily par levels.
- Collaborate with other department managers and supervisors to coordinate patient services, improve patient flow, and support efficient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Consistently assess patient care delivery and quality of care documentation; direct immediate changes to plans of care when appropriate to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance, and notify appropriate leaders or medical staff through the chain of command.
- Interview patients and families upon admission and during rounds to support positive experiences, orient them to the unit, and explain how to access services or the charge nurse.
- Perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency when needed to support patient safety and patient-to-nurse ratios; arrange for temporary relief from charge nurse duties and document the details on the patient care assignment record.
Benefits
- Full benefits are referenced on the Prime Healthcare careers benefits page.
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and details are discussed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
