About The Position
The Clinical Supervisor at Northwest Specialty Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit performs both clinical and managerial functions. The role provides direct and indirect patient care, assesses patient-care situations and needs, and adjusts and evaluates care plans based on patient response. The supervisor communicates with physicians, the Nurse Manager, and coworkers about changes in patient condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The position also performs disciplinary actions and participates in hiring and termination of staff. The role is full time at 40 hours per week, with a day-shift schedule and full benefits. Northwest Specialty Hospital is an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center and provides adult behavioral health services, including residential care and treatment.
Requirements
- Current Nevada State Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification.
- At least 3 years of behavioral health nursing experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or enrollment in an accredited program within one year of employment or transfer into the supervisory role.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care as necessary, assessing current patient-care situations, priorities, and needs.
- Revise the plan of care in response to the patient’s treatment and evaluate the overall plan daily for effectiveness.
- Administer medications correctly based on the patient’s age and clinical condition.
- Communicate changes in patient condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, the Nurse Manager, and coworkers, as appropriate.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
- Perform disciplinary actions and participate in hiring and termination of staff.
Benefits
- Full benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
