RN Shift Supervisor (Nights)

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health•Tuscaloosa, AL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Shift Supervisor for its Crisis Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This full-time position works 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The supervisor provides nursing care and leads assigned staff, with responsibility for the staffing patterns and processes of the Triage, Temp Obs, and Ext Obs units during the shift. Duties include completing admissions and nursing assessments; monitoring clients’ medical, physical, mental, and behavioral status; managing medication orders and records; administering medications and treatments; coordinating with clinical providers; responding to emergencies; and ensuring compliance with organizational, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. The role works in office, residential, and community settings, may require long hours, and involves some risk when clients are aggressive or out of control. Physical presence onsite is essential.

Requirements

Current, active RN license to practice in Alabama, in good standing with the Alabama Board of Nursing, and eligibility to supervise other nurses.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care.
Valid Alabama driver’s license and a safe driving record as defined by Indian Rivers’ insurance policy.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to perform the primary duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees and the public using telephone and in-person contact.
Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer, copier, multi-line phone, and fax machine.
Compliance with HIPAA requirements and required organizational training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mental health setting.
Familiarity with psychopharmacy and psychotropic medications for adult clients.

Responsibilities

Complete client admissions, including nursing assessments, medication lists, EMRs/MARs, and physician orders when assigned.
Complete a nursing assessment form for each admission.
Monitor clients’ medical, physical, mental, and behavioral status.
Review referrals and psychiatric consults and update the EMR and MAR.
Follow up on laboratory and medical tests.
Transcribe and post medication orders to the EMR/MAR.
Educate staff about medications, their uses, and potential side effects.
Supervise the flow, processes, and staffing patterns of the Triage, Temp Obs, and Ext Obs units while on shift.
Communicate clients’ physical and mental condition to the Nurse Manager, CRNP, and physician.
Monitor clients for medication side effects and report findings to the Nurse Manager, CRNP, or physician.
Administer medications and treatments when indicated, observing the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
Perform medical monitoring according to Crisis Center protocols.
Observe clients in assigned areas and report medical or psychiatric issues to appropriate clinical and program staff.
Provide emergency care as needed, including CPR and PRN medications, in accordance with policies and procedures.
Recognize crisis situations and de-escalate or resolve them.
Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Follow professional ethics, safety, fire-prevention, organizational, Department of Mental Health, and Medicaid requirements.
Maintain a good driving record, particularly when transporting clients or driving on organization business.
Stay informed by reviewing memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
Complete assigned tasks accurately and promptly, independently or as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
Support the organization’s Code of Conduct, compliance, HIPAA, and security programs; identify and report potential non-compliance and maintain required training.
Protect confidential client and organizational information and refer media and general inquiries to the Executive Director.
Follow attendance, punctuality, meal, break, and leave policies.
Maintain required TB testing, CPR/First Aid, and CPI credentials, and report infections and workplace injuries as required.
Identify opportunities to improve service quality.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.