PRN House Supervisor

The Menninger Clinic•Houston, TX

About The Position

The House Supervisor of Patient Care Services is a member of Nursing Services at the Menninger Clinic and coordinates patient care activities during the assigned shift. The role works with the Staffing Coordinator, Staffing Manager, and nursing leadership to ensure adequate, cost-effective staffing for the units, and responds to and manages patient care incidents and clinical emergencies. The House Supervisor coordinates with Security on facility-related crises until patient services or facilities senior management can respond and make decisions by telephone or in person. The position is responsible for quality, cost-effective care and for upholding the organization’s values through leadership and application of Menninger’s core values to workplace operations.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing program accredited by the NLN or CCNE.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
Three years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Prior experience in a managerial role, such as charge nurse or supervisor.
Commitment to lifelong learning, active participation in a professional organization, and current clinical knowledge and its application to patient care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certification as a Nurse Executive or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse.
ANCC credentials.

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of nursing care during the assigned shift.
Round on every unit to assess, report, and correct safety threats, while encouraging positive nursing staff morale, motivation, and commitment.
Model effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Mentor and supervise assigned staff.
Lead responses to facility-related crises and coordinate with Security.
Ensure effective orientation and staff development activities.
Ensure the daily staffing pattern matches the hospital operational plan and that units are adequately and appropriately staffed.
Interpret unit acuity and adjust patient care and staffing as needed, using the staffing advisory committee as a guide.
Maintain effective written and verbal communication.
Incorporate evidence-based practice into patient care and ensure appropriate use of informatics for information management and technology.
Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure continuity of patient care.
Lead departmental and organizational quality and safety initiatives.
Provide coverage for peers to meet organizational needs.
Complete other nursing duties and projects as assigned.
Model professionalism and demonstrate ownership of House Supervisor duties.