House Supervisor and Resource Nurse RN

Banner Health • Scottsdale, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, dual-role position totaling 24 hours per week, consisting of two 12-hour shifts: one shift as a Behavioral Health House Supervisor and one as a Behavioral Health Resource RN. The House Supervisor shift is 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, either Wednesday or Saturday night, rotating weekly. The Resource RN shift is 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Pay differential is based on the role worked, with the applicable House Supervisor or Resource RN rate for each shift. Holiday availability is required; scheduling expectations can be discussed during the interview. Self-scheduling is available for shift and weekend coverage.

The House Supervisor provides administrative supervision of campus workflow, resource utilization and management, and operations across clinical and non-clinical departments during the assigned shift. The role responds to facility emergencies, initiates disaster notification processes, facilitates patient placement, and communicates with media. The Resource RN assists with a variety of behavioral health patients. Banner Behavioral Health Hospital is a voluntary facility for adults and adolescents, providing confidential, compassionate, recovery-focused care for people seeking help with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues.

Requirements

• For new hires to the position after May 1, 2018, a BSN or MSN is required. Incumbents in the position as of May 1, 2018 must have a strong knowledge of nursing and/or healthcare operations, normally obtained through a bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, or a related field.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• ACLS certification is required, except for incumbents working in a Behavioral Health Hospital setting.
• PALS certification may be required, depending on facility assignment.
• Three years of experience in an acute care setting demonstrating strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care.
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High-level and critical decision-making ability.
• Comprehension of laws, policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Ability to be effective in matrix management.
• For employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, or BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting serving children: an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Holiday availability is required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess staffing effectiveness and throughput, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, competencies, and skill mix based on census, acuity, and responsible use of the labor budget.
• Respond to and assess codes and other crisis situations, implement response plans, evaluate outcomes, and use the appropriate chain of command.
• Serve as a professional resource to patients, families, physicians, and staff; prioritize, mediate, and resolve concerns; interpret organizational policies; and facilitate patient-centered care.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with business entity policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and provide expertise to committees and departments.
• Support continuous quality improvement.
• Coach staff, conduct performance evaluations and corrective actions, and provide development opportunities; act as a role model and encourage staff development.
• May participate in selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention.
• Use appropriate resources to resolve problems and facilitate facility operations, particularly during off-hours.
• Integrate services, improve patient care, support effective communication and decision-making, and facilitate patient, employee, and physician satisfaction.
• As a Behavioral Health Resource RN, assist with a wide variety of behavioral health patients.
• Facilitate patient placement and communicate with media as part of House Supervisor duties.

Benefits

• Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help employees and their families, including health and financial security options.
• Self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior