RN House Supervisor Part-time

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Westborough, MA

6d•$95,680 - $137,280

About The Position

The Nursing House Supervisor facilitates the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care. On the assigned shift, the supervisor has authority, responsibility, and accountability for supervising staff and nursing-unit activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facility and departmental policies. The role represents administration during the shift, coordinates communication and handoffs, oversees hospital-wide patient care and staffing, and provides direct patient care as needed. The position is part-time, scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLNAC- or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
Current CPR and CPI certifications, or obtain them within 30 days of hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current negative TB test or medical clearance.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred.
One to two years of experience in an acute psychiatric setting preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to nursing directors for the child/SNU, adult, and DON services, and manage effective communication with leadership and floor staff.
Provide effective reporting and handoff at the end of each 12-hour shift.
Represent administration during the assigned shift.
Communicate issues promptly to key staff and keep them informed about issues and actions taken.
Oversee admission-process flow for safety and efficiency, and perform nursing assessments for patients in the Intake Department before admission as needed.
Supervise hospital-wide patient care during the assigned shift and provide direct patient care as needed.
Participate in activities that support professional growth and development, and independently seek training and development opportunities.
Serve as a role model through exemplary behavior.
Be responsible for facility safety, infection prevention, and security programs during the assigned shift.
Recommend improvements to facility safety and security policies and procedures; identify and report potential safety and security problems to a supervisor and/or safety officer.
Support facility internal and external customer-service standards.
Establish clear goals and objectives for clinical services, seeking direction and support from the Director of Nursing.
Conduct hospital rounds to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors.
Ensure hospital work centers, including inpatient units and the admissions department, are appropriately staffed.
Instruct, guide, and train staff in patient-care responsibilities and assignments.
Understand and comply with the intent of the Corporate Compliance Program.
Intervene early in potential crisis situations and demonstrate the ability to defuse combative or aggressive patients.
Respond to patients, families, visitors, and other customers in a timely manner.
Uphold the organization’s ethics and customer-service standards.