Supervised patient care to ensure quality nursing care is given throughout the facility. Supervises all personnel who deliver direct patient services. Coordinates all patient services. Supports the hospital and program philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of patient care services: Oversees all nursing units to ensure all patient needs are met. Responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for all patients. Supervises and coordinates work of licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel in all units. Assists with orientation, training and development, performance management, and employee relation issues. Receives report from off-going supervisor and gives report to oncoming supervisor. Serves as administrative authority for the smooth function of the facility on assigned shift. Notifies CEO, CNO, or ADON of urgent concerns during the shift. When concern is non-urgent, notifies CNO or ADON by email or phone message. Reviews and approves patient admissions from the Intake Department. Reviews patient orders and authorizations for medications with attending physicians. Works with the CNO to determine the optimal allocation of staff, per shift on each unit. Assures that staffing is in place and reassigns staff according to unit needs. Monitors all staffing, records absenteeism, replaces staff for absences and vacancies for upcoming shift(s), monitors meal and break times, works on the units when needed. Responsible for communication with physicians, family members, or other outside entities. Assists RNs in assessing patients who are experiencing acute changes. Provides clinical expertise in the management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Continuously rounds to monitor the units and patient care. Responds to all codes and assist as needed. Replenishes crash cart immediately after use. Audits charts routinely. Provides clinical expertise in documentation. Works with CNO and ADON to complete evaluations for employees. Presents evaluations. Counsels personnel as needed and completes appropriate documentation. Maintains proficiency with computer employee scheduling and patient census systems. Restocks supplies if needed. Directs staff during emergency codes. Participates in fire drills. Directs staff on their duties during emergency drills. Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree