House Supervisor

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Erlanger, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The House Supervisor provides support and oversight to evening/night and weekend shifts and makes decisions in lieu of on-site administration. The role supervises nursing staff and helps maintain safe, effective hospital operations, including staffing coverage, bed management, staff development, incident communication, and hospital rounds. Performance is evaluated across clinical/technical skills, safety, teamwork, integrity, and compassion.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
CPR certification.
Certification in the hospital-selected de-escalation technique.
Maintains education and development appropriate for the position.
Ability to retrieve, communicate, and present information verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated listening and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
At least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties identified under the Registered Nurse position.
Supervise and lead RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and Mental Health Technicians in following departmental policies and protocols.
Assist the Chief Nursing Officer with ensuring nursing vacancies are covered across shifts and hospital-wide, including managing FTEs.
Participate in interviewing candidates and provide training and education to new employees as needed.
Assist with ongoing staff training and education.
Participate in hospital governance meetings, such as Performance Improvement or Safety Committees, as needed.
Assist with 90-day and annual performance appraisals, staff counseling, and corrective action.
Communicate with nursing leadership to maintain shift reports and provide information about acuity, incidents, and other relevant matters.
Collaborate with departments such as Intake to ensure bed management functions are adequate and safe.
Review nursing department incident reports as needed and communicate them to the CNO.
Round through open departments to ensure they are functioning properly.
Conduct hospital rounds at night and on weekends to ensure the hospital is secure and safe.
Inform the CNO or administrator on call of critical incidents.
Follow safety rules, promptly report near misses, errors, and accidents, correct minor safety hazards, and communicate identified hazards.
Attend required safety programs and participate in quality projects and initiatives.
Work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and colleagues, using effective verbal and written communication.
Adhere to standards of behavior, policies, procedures, protocols, laws, and SUN Behavioral Health's mission and values.
Use supplies and facility resources responsibly and complete required training within defined time periods.
Maintain professionalism, attendance, confidentiality, and accurate documentation in accordance with HIPAA, privacy laws, and applicable federal and state guidelines.
Demonstrate accountability for high-quality patient care, compassion, and respect for cultural diversity and differences.
Perform other duties as required.