Nurse Shift Supervisor

Discovery Behavioral Health•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team! Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing. Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed. They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals, and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives. If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board.
RN required.
Ability to draw blood required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred.
ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted.
One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field.

Responsibilities

Provides orientation and training to all new nursing staff on shift.
Serves as the shift supervisor for all nursing care in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan.
Facilitates therapeutic nursing or health groups.
Provides clear and complete client documentation.
Implements Physician Orders.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Counts narcotics daily, logs appropriately.
Performs primary first aid and determining need for physician notification.
Consults with physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions.
Assists with scheduling nursing staff.
Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARS) are completed in electronic medical record system and ensures that all narcotic logs are completed each shift as directed by policy and regulation.
Communicates with BHT staff and serves as a link to clinical team to provide care to patients.
Assess psychological and medical issues, prioritizing and reporting to the proper clinical staff and leadership.
Responsible for leading staff and delegating responsibilities in a positive and professional manner in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Complete medical and nutritional assessments upon admission, chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all issues appropriately.
Assign admissions and ensure admissions and discharge protocols are being maintained.
Administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications per DBH and facility policies and procedures. Ensure medications are destroyed after discharges.
Promotes restoration of health, patient and family education and serves as a patient advocate.
Administers TB testing to patients in accordance with Department of Health and facility and DBH policies.
Maintain, adhere to and promote infection control measures.
Responsible for maintaining safety and security of patients, staff, and medications.
Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Works with multi-disciplinary team to resolve patient issues, while also being able to work autonomously.
Complete reports on unusual incidents.
Covers shifts when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage.