RN House Supervisor $15k Bonus

Maple Heights Behavioral Health•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is hiring an RN House Supervisor for its new 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which provides treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing acute symptoms of mental health disorders. The House Supervisor oversees day-to-day nursing operations and ensures staffing is adequate to provide safe, effective care. The role leads nursing operations on the assigned shift, maintains a positive and professional approach to patients and customers, and prioritizes patient safety. The position is scheduled for night shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. A $15,000 bonus is offered. The supervisor coordinates and monitors patient care, staffing, documentation, admissions and discharges, and compliance with applicable professional, regulatory, and governmental standards. The role may provide direct patient care and supports the Director of Nursing with staff orientation, competency, and coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing; candidates enrolled in a BSN program with graduation expected within 18 months of hire may be considered.
Three or more years of nursing practice experience.
Current RN license as required by the state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of med/surg nursing experience.
One or more years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
One or more years of experience in a supervisory or charge position.
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate as needed with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments, and administration to meet residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age-related, developmental, and cultural needs, and address customer complaints.
Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.
Ensure appropriate staffing for each unit based on staff ratios and patient care needs or acuity, including coverage for call-offs and vacation time.
Ensure chart checks, seclusion and restraint logs, nursing assessments, medication administration records, and report sheets are completed and kept current.
Complete beginning-of-shift rounds and conduct random audits.
Assist the Director of Nursing with staff orientation, competency, and coaching.
Assist the Director of Nursing in ensuring compliance with professional, regulatory, and governmental standards.
Model customer service expectations and demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety.
Monitor and evaluate patient care processes and outcomes to support competent, compassionate, and safe care.
Coordinate patient care, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.
Document medical and behavioral health information and nursing care.
Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist with updating and revising plans of care as goals and objectives are met or patient conditions change.
Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
Lead admissions and discharges on shift, inform physicians of changes in patient conditions, and adjust staffing as needed.
Use the administrator-on-call for situations requiring additional attention.
Provide direct care as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.