RN House Supervisor Part-time

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Westborough, MA

About The Position

The Nursing House Supervisor facilitates the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care. The supervisor assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for supervising staff and nursing-unit activities during the assigned shift, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facility and departmental policies. This is a part-time role 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.
CPR and CPI certification, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Must be at least 21 years old.
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 the nursing directors for child/SNU, adult, and DON services.
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 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.
Provide direct patient care as needed.
Pursue activities and training opportunities that enhance professional growth and development.
Serve as a role model through exemplary behavior.
Oversee facility safety, infection prevention, and security programs during the assigned shift.
Recommend improvements to facility safety and security policies and procedures, identify potential problems, and report them to a supervisor 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 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.