Nurse Shift Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Danville, VA

6d•$99,623 - $137,479•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Shift Supervisor (NSS) is responsible for patient care for a census up to and sometimes exceeding 72, and for 65-95 nursing employees on duty throughout the facility. The NSS plans, directs, and coordinates medical and health services in a psychiatric hospital for the successful operations of a 24-hour a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year nursing unit. This position is responsible for the entire hospital operations for the duration of their shift. The NSS ensures administrative presence in the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, responds to emergency codes, oversees admissions and discharge processes, patient transportation needs, receives staff call-ins, oversees staffing and scheduling, assists with nursing staff development, and problem-solves with electronic health record, electronic nursing scheduling/timekeeping systems, and 24-hour nursing report. The role involves coordination of centralized departmental leadership to oversee efficient resources on a shift-by-shift basis for patient care according to the facility and nursing department’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, and procedures. The NSS ensures quality patient care meeting accrediting agency standards (TJC, CMS, OIG, and so forth) for patients with mental illness through administration of medication, provision of treatments, and direct-care services on adult and geriatric units. They also ensure recovery concepts and DEFUSE interventions are incorporated into daily practice for adult and geriatric patient populations and collaborates with other disciplines and departments, especially medical, clinical, human resources, and administrative staff.

Requirements

Licensed, or license eligible, and in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. License must remain valid throughout employment.
A valid driver's license is required and must remain valid throughout employment.
Previous nursing management and/or Shift Administrator experience.
Extensive work experience in psychiatric nursing.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatric nursing to provide care appropriate to the adult patient populations.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and schedule nursing staff with effectiveness and efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use electronic health record, nursing scheduling, communication, and reporting systems.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and interventions in emergency codes.
Demonstrated ability to make difficult decisions with authority and ownership and through appropriate consultation.
Demonstrated ability to resolve problems using data, obtaining input from others, and evaluating results.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use interpersonal skills to communicate, listen, teach, and motivate.
Demonstrated ability to remain optimistic when handling multiple priorities through time management, organizational skills, and delegation.
Demonstrated ability to intervene assertively and appropriately to address clinical crises or workplace conflict.
Demonstrated ability to build constructive working relationships and customer relations between disciplines, departments, and the public.
Demonstrated ability to achieve successful resolution of complaints from individuals, families, visitors, as well as other employees.
Demonstrated experience in utilizing resources with fiscally sound judgment.
Ability to see and hear adequately to include peripheral abilities, to recognize hazardous situation/area.
Expertly implement the Nursing Process for adult populations.
Professionally create and present written documents and reports.
Successfully complete TO (Therapeutic Options) Training and CPR and must maintain throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
Veterans and people with National Service.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services in a psychiatric hospital.
Oversee hospital operations for the duration of their shift.
Ensure administrative presence in the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Respond to emergency codes.
Oversee admissions and discharge processes.
Manage patient transportation needs.
Receive staff call-ins and oversee staffing and scheduling needs for the shift.
Assist with nursing staff development.
Problem-solve with electronic health record, electronic nursing scheduling / timekeeping systems, and 24-hour nursing report.
Coordinate centralized departmental leadership to oversee efficient resources on a shift-by-shift basis for patient care.
Ensure quality patient care meeting accrediting agency standards (TJC, CMS, OIG, and so forth) for patients with mental illness.
Administer medication, provide treatments, and deliver direct-care services on adult and geriatric units.
Ensure recovery concepts and DEFUSE interventions are incorporated into daily practice.
Collaborate with other disciplines and departments, especially medical, clinical, human resources, and administrative staff.
Direct infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply standards in daily activities.
Ensure TJC, CMS, OIG, and other regulatory/accrediting agency standards are implemented and met.
Work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
Perform physical demands such as: repetitious walking and/or standing; bending, lifting, and reaching overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport, and/or escort patients and to perform or assist them in activities of daily living.
Be flexible with schedule and assignments working overtime in staffing emergencies or inclement weather situations.
Time-adjust work schedule throughout the work week.
Successfully complete TO (Therapeutic Options) Training and CPR and maintain throughout employment.