SUPV - NURSING

UHS•Stuart, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coral Shores Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is a beautiful, 80-bed adolescent and adult Baker Act receiving facility, which is located in sunny Stuart, Florida. Our professional staff provide high quality, individualized care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs and offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promote crisis resolution, positive self- awareness, personal growth and problem-solving. Coral Shores is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of quality nursing care for all patients on the in-patient units. Oversees all unit activities including but not limited to admissions, discharges, crisis intervention, seclusion and.or restraints, Baker Act. Oversees schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper break/meal time. Accountable for the implementation of a collaborative care plan as proscribed by the physician(s) and treatment team. Provide leadership in maintaining standards for professional Nursing practice in the clinical setting. Provide medical management and assessment of patients. Ensure environmental safety. Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu. Oversee Mental Health Techs,; Administers medication and provides medication for the nursing staff when the Pharmacy is closed. Coordinates all medical codes and ensures they are carried out appropriately and safely.

Requirements

5 years RN experience with 2 years in behavioral health preferred.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once
Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge
Ability to keep company confidences

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and or complete nursing assessment of all admissions including risk assessments (SAO, elopement, assault, suicide); educational needs, and medication review.
Complete all required nursing documents within established time frame.
Supervise nursing and educates when applicable to identify patient need, problem, capability or, limitation supported by the recorded assessment data with emphasis on biophysical and psychosocial needs.
Actively participate in treatment team decisions, collect & include data in care plan updates, assess patient needs, design and implement programs, and document / evaluate patient responses.
Ensure proper documentation of nursing care and treatment progression through timely & accurate chart entries & nursing care plan updates.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and the milieu.
Ensure that medication & treatment are administered as prescribed and that documentation reflects the care provided.
Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to RN and MHT staff ; Model age, growth, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic communication in all interactions.
Oversee and conduct rounds.
Provide and direct milieu management.
Actively assist therapists, keeping safety foremost.
Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
Recognize escalation and take preventive steps to reduce incidence of restraint and seclusion.
Supervise RN staff to document interventions in the Master Treatment Plan and undere progress notes.
Oversee, provide and document patient and family education.
Initiate and account for Special Treatment Procedures.
Follow through with all facility & statutory requirements.
Comply with all Administrative, Clinical, & Human Resources policies & procedures.
Actively support the mission, philosophy, & goals for the hospital & treatment team(s).
Communicate with sensitivity to growth, development, & cultural issues.
Assure the patient’s rights are protected, and act to prevent, identify, and report abuse.
Adhere to facility philosophy, Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct, Performance Improvement, and corresponding Policies and Procedures.
Maintain general employee expectations.