Registered Nurse House Supervisor Behavioral Health - Cedar Ave

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

41d

About The Position

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. This House Supervisor position requires an RN with 1 year of progressive leadership expereince. The team is looking for someone with strong leadership skills. This position is for the Behavioral Health Hospital located at Cedar Ave. It is 36 hours a week, Day/Night rotating, 12 hour shifts -every third weekend- also includes holidays. The Nursing Supervisor coordinates and directs nursing operations of all hospital units during off shifts. Acts as a liaison with physicians, patients, families and staff. Schedules personnel and makes patient care recommendations and ensures effective patient throughput activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nursing - Required
At least one (1) year progressive leadership experience - Required
Excellent communication skills (Required proficiency)
Critical thinking and decisive judgment (Required proficiency)
Excellent leadership ability (Required proficiency)
Excellent judgment (Required proficiency)
Computer Skills (Required proficiency)
Basic Data Analytical Skills (Required proficiency)
Computer Competency (Required proficiency)
Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports). (Required proficiency)
Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Teams). (Required proficiency)
Web browsing, intranet search, document access. (Required proficiency)
Use of shared network file space. (Required proficiency)
Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). (Required proficiency)
Navigation and use of clinical communication systems. (Required proficiency)
Information Literacy (Required proficiency)
Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it. (Required proficiency)
Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. (Required proficiency)
Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice. (Required proficiency)
Evaluates outcomes of the use of information. (Required proficiency)
Information Management Literacy (Required proficiency)
Navigation of the electronic health record system. (Required proficiency)
Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)
Effectively uses clinical decision support tools. (Required proficiency)
Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)
Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
At least five (5) years pediatric nursing experience with evidence of leadership responsibility - Preferred

Responsibilities

Patient Flow and Patient Placement
Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow throughout the hospital
Reviews clinical information regarding anticipated admissions, both scheduled and emergent
Provides bed placement for patients at the right time and to the best possible location
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to determine patient needs for admission and discharge
Facilitates telehealth consultation for patients in collaboration with the clinical teams on each unit
Collaborates with the Philadelphia Campus for patient and resource management on a regular basis
Facilitates transfers out of the hospital to Philadelphia campus or outside facilities
Supporting and Supervising Staff
Supporting staff in decision making as needed or in clinical care for new and/or high risk, low volume clinical practices
Provide feedback to staff on performance in the moment and recognize staff for a job well done
Guide staff to follow departmental policies, procedures, standards and bundles including but not limited to harm prevention bundles
Support staff with interpersonal and cross departmental collaboration and resolution of differences in opinions or strategies with a global and open mind
Provide feedback to unit leaders regarding gaps in clinical care and provide solutions for improvement
Provide constructive and positive feedback about staff members to unit leaders
Staffing, Skill Mix, Clinical Productivity and Resource Management
Oversees staffing, skill mix and clinical productivity of all units within the hospital
Assists with resource sharing as needed to support variations in volume and acuity across the hospital
Clinical Care
Supports and serves as a clinical resource to staff in order to provide excellent and efficient clinical care
Serves as a resource for vascular access throughout the hospital
Responds to all emergencies (medical, behavioral, etc) within the hospital to assure that the appropriate resources and support are available
Attends all IMTs, fire drills and/or any other emergency or out of the norm event
Leads through clinical practice changes and adapts to patient care needs
Quality and Patient Safety
Expertise in managing quality of care and patient safety scenarios
Submit and review KAPS, identify and escalate safety concerns, provide solutions and actively engage with teams on improvement efforts
Responds to situations using principles of a fair and just culture
Knowledgeable about quality and safety bundles, identifies gaps in bundles, provides resources to support execution of bundles and standards of care
Patient and Family Experience
Role models the ICARE values with patients and families
Resolves patient and family concerns in collaboration with unit staff, patients and families
Actively rounds with families to assure the ideal patient experience is being met
Financial Stewardship
Supports local leadership teams to optimize clinical productivity, appropriate resource utilization and supply utilization and assures alignment with the fiscal goals of the hospital and the organization
Regulatory Awareness and Compliance
Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements
Oversees compliance of regulatory requirement by actively checking on the environment of care and actively educating staff on the clinical standards
Collaborates with Multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and provide a safe environment for patients, families and staff. The teams include but are not limited to the following: Nursing, Social Work, EVS, Physicians, Facilities, IS, Security, Supply Chain, CPD, and Pharmacy
Demonstrates CHOP leadership competencies throughout all interactions
Escalates unresolved concerns to leadership and shares pertinent information about their shift with the oncoming leaders
Leads and/or participates in NCCS initiatives and shared governance