Registered Nurse Supervisor-Inpatient Psychiatry - Part Time-Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Signet Health Corporation•Washington, DC

9d•$48 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center and has a Part-time weekend Night Shift opening for a Psychiatric Licensed Registered Nurse Supervisor. The Registered Nurse Supervisor will be responsible for providing accountability for the nursing functions on the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. This position is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral healthcare to all patients and adherence to all other regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for The District of Columbia.
One year Adult Psych, and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred.
Psychiatric mental health certification a plus.
Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills.
Proficient computer skills required; Cerner Medconnect experience preferred.
American Heart Association BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year Adult Psych, and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience
Psychiatric mental health certification
Cerner Medconnect experience

Responsibilities

Provides for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. In collaboration with medical staff, to ensure a superior care experience and a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Coordinates patient care for the department of psychiatry during off-shift hours of operation.
Manages staffing during a census surge or decline.
Manages and coordinates patient flow i.e., admissions and discharges.
Provides strategic support for shortages or difficult to manage patient scenarios.
Supervises codes (Such as medical emergencies, Rapid responses, psychiatric emergencies, and Code Red).
Supervisory rounding on all inpatient areas where MHTs or other contract staff employees are working, to offer support and ensure department policy and protocols are being followed as designed (ex. patient observations occurring as ordered).
Communicates in a timely manner with the Leadership Team.
Interfaces with police and other regulatory agencies that come on-site when administrators are not present.
Completes Performance Improvement/Quality Audits.
Builds trust with the nursing staff through visibility.