SUPV - NURSING - PER DIEM

UHS • Torrance, CA

10h

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor serves as the House Supervisor and provides continuous nursing care in assigned areas in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy and objectives and the established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services. As a key member of the clinical team, the supervisor promotes effective performance through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff. The supervisor organizes, manages, and coordinates nursing services on the assigned shift as delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

A Registered Nurse serving as Nursing Supervisor may also act as a Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) and/or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), performing medical screens that include medical and mental health components to determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition. This is a per diem position at Del Amo Behavioral Health System, which provides inpatient, outpatient, and specialty behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing required.
• Three years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing, including Charge Nurse experience, required.
• Thorough working knowledge of hospital, nursing, and HR policies and procedures, with demonstrated ability to apply them in clinical and managerial situations.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and work assignments.
• Leadership ability and ability to provide appropriate staff supervision and oversight.
• Ability to perform concentrated or complex mental activity and handle complex or highly technical situations.
• Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Effective comprehensive reading skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Math skills sufficient to accurately calculate medication dosages.
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s License for driving hospital vehicles or conducting hospital business.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous nursing care in assigned areas in accordance with hospital and Department of Nursing Services policies and procedures.
• Promote effective performance through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff.
• Organize, manage, and coordinate nursing services on the assigned shift as delegated by the CNO.
• Provide supervision and oversight of staff.
• As a Registered Nurse, may serve as a QMP and/or QMHP to perform medical and mental health screens to determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition.
• Interact positively with patients whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative, or aggressive.
• Collaborate appropriately with multidisciplinary team members.
• Calculate medication dosages accurately.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually, with eligibility beginning six months after hire.
• Monthly loan reimbursement program.
• SoFi student loan refinance program.
• New employee bonus program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree