Weekend House Supervisor (RN)

Acadia Healthcare•Belton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our nurisng leadership team at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment in Belton, Texas. We are looking for a House Supervisor who is passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you! POSITION DETAILS Weekend House Supervisor Sat & Sun Day shift (7a-7p) At Cedar Crest Hospital, we are proud to offer treatment across the age spectrum and treatment level. We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care. Our acute inpatient program is used to provide stabilization during an immediate crisis; we treat people of all ages and their families and arm them with the skills needed to prevent further crises. Our Residential Treatment Center for adolescents provides a living space for teens struggling with many challenges in a home-like environment conducive to recovery and healing. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is offered for children and teens who are struggling with a multitude of challenges and help them to learn skills needed to be successful in life. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for day to day oversite of nursing operations of the facility and ensures staffing is adequate to provide care. When scheduled, oversees the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services in a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. As needed, collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. Provide leadership to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as nursing practice standards. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements

BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred.
Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
Greater than 1 year of experience as an RN strongly preferred.
1 year of experience as an RN in any setting required.
1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred.
Some experience as a charge RN or other leadership position strongly 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.

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.
Assist in updating and revising the plan of care as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
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.
Adjusts staffing accordingly.
Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
Provides direct care as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.