House Supervisor (RN) - Nights

UHS•Auburn Hills, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Havenwyck Hospital, a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, is seeking a House Supervisor (RN) for night shifts. The hospital specializes in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults, aiming to build strength, confidence, and knowledge in patients for lifelong self-care. The House Supervisor (RN) is responsible for quality nursing care and overall supervision of nursing staff members for a particular Hospital shift, as well as nursing care delivery for admissions. This role requires a working knowledge of the Hospital's administrative and nursing policies and procedures, and community resources. The House Supervisor (RN) is also responsible for initiating disciplinary action in the Clinical Manager’s absence.

Requirements

Current status as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
Three to five years of psychiatric experience.
One to two years of management experience.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Proficient in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses the nursing process to ensure appropriate delivery of nursing care.
Has a working knowledge of the Hospital’s administrative policies and procedures.
Has a working knowledge of the nursing services policies and procedures.
Adjusts staffing as needed to ensure proper coverage according to designates staff/patient ratios in collaboration with Nurse Unit Manager.
Responsible for replacement of staff persons who are scheduled but unable to work.
Reports and informs appropriate administrators of any issues that require follow-up.
Monitors and evaluates nursing care given, makes rounds throughout hospital.
Provides supervision to staff nurses and psychiatric care specialist on his/her designated shift, including disciplinary action.
Participates with the Nurse Unit Manager and other nursing managers in the development of therapeutic programs for the unit and particularly for his/her designated shift.
Ensures auditing charts for completion, quality and meeting of standard.
Responsible for ensuring that all admission during shift are handled appropriately, following the admission policies and procedures.
Assists/oversees restraints or use of seclusion in an emergency situation. Notifying the patient’s physician for orders as soon as possible within the guidelines of Seclusion and Restraint Policy. Reviews policy and procedures on a regular basis.
Directs activities in all emergency situations, including fire, internal and external disasters, and environmental hazards (tornados) according to procedures.
Reviews intake information as needed and collaborates with the Intake Referral Coordinator to ensure a timely referral process.
Investigates unusual incidents/complaints from patients, personnel and other departments and reports to the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer.