RN Supervisor PRN

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital•Saienni Farms, DE

4d•$42 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a PRN RN Supervisor for night shifts (7 p.m.–7 a.m.). The position consists of 36 hours per month, worked as one weekend per month. MeadowWood is a 120-bed treatment center in New Castle, Delaware, providing inpatient and outpatient services to adults and adolescents. The RN Supervisor oversees day-to-day nursing operations and ensures staffing is adequate to provide care. When scheduled, the supervisor oversees behavioral health and nursing services with a positive, empathetic, and professional approach. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, other departments, and administration to address patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age-related, developmental, and cultural needs, and supports compliance with applicable regulations and nursing practice standards. Patient safety is a priority. The listed base pay is $41.59–$43.51 per hour, based on experience, plus a $7.00-per-hour night shift differential. The employer describes training, personalized support, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Current registered nursing license in the state where the facility is located.
At least 1 year of RN experience in any setting.
Current certification or license to practice within the state where the facility is located.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
More than 1 year of RN experience strongly preferred.
One year of experience in psychiatric or recovery programs preferred.
Experience as a charge RN or in another leadership position strongly preferred.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and manage changes in census and patient acuity, allocating nursing resources according to care needs.
Model customer-service expectations and demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety.
Enforce and interpret policies for patient and resident care.
Ensure appropriate staffing for each unit, including coverage for call-offs and vacation time.
Ensure chart checks, seclusion/restraint logs, nursing assessments, medication administration records, and report sheets are accurate and up to date.
Complete rounds at the beginning of the shift and conduct random audits.
Support nursing leaders in orienting staff and assessing their competence; coach, mentor, and train staff as needed.
Help ensure facility compliance with professional, regulatory, and governmental standards.
Monitor and evaluate patient-care processes and outcomes to support competent, compassionate, and safe care.
Coordinate patient care, including physician orders, diagnostic information, and consultations.
Document medical and behavioral health information and nursing care.
Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist with developing, updating, and revising individualized plans of care with specific, measurable goals, objectives, and interventions.
Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
Lead admissions and discharges on shift, inform physicians of changes in patient condition, and adjust staffing accordingly.
Use the administrator-on-call for situations requiring additional attention.
Provide direct care as needed.
Perform other assigned functions and tasks.