Acadia Healthcare - Indianapolis, IN

posted 14 days ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Indianapolis, IN
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Registered Nurse - RN House Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of nursing operations at Milestones Behavioral Health, a 68-bed behavioral health hospital in Indianapolis, IN, scheduled to open in March 2025. This part-time position requires working every other weekend with available day and night shifts, each lasting 12 hours. The RN House Supervisor ensures adequate staffing to provide care and oversees the delivery of behavioral health and nursing services with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams and administration to meet residents' diverse needs and resolve any customer complaints. Patient safety is a top priority, and the RN House Supervisor provides leadership to ensure compliance with regulations and nursing practice standards.

Responsibilities

  • Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
  • Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
  • Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.
  • Ensure proper staffing for each unit, keeping staff ratio, appropriate staffing for patient care needs, covering call-offs and vacation time.
  • Ensure chart checks are completed, seclusion/restraint log is up to date and nursing assessments are completed, as well as MAR's and report sheets are kept accurate and up to date.
  • Rounds are completed at the beginning of shift and perform random audits.
  • Assist DON to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff.
  • Provide mentoring and training as needed.
  • Assist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
  • Coordinate all care rendered to patients, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.
  • Document medical, behavioral health information and nursing care.
  • Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assist in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
  • Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
  • Leader on shift for all admissions and discharges, as well as informing physician of changes in the patient's conditions.
  • Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
  • Provides direct care as needed.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred.
  • Current license in State of facility.
  • At least 1 year in med/surg nursing, and/or 1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred.
  • Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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