Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• CPR certification.
• Certification in the hospital-selected de-escalation technique.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for the position.
• Ability to retrieve, communicate, and present information verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated listening and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties identified under the Registered Nurse position.
• Supervise and lead RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and Mental Health Technicians in following departmental policies and protocols.
• Assist the Chief Nursing Officer with ensuring nursing vacancies are covered across shifts and hospital-wide, including managing FTEs.
• Participate in interviewing candidates and provide training and education to new employees as needed.
• Assist with ongoing staff training and education.
• Participate in hospital governance meetings, such as Performance Improvement or Safety Committees, as needed.
• Assist with 90-day and annual performance appraisals, staff counseling, and corrective action.
• Communicate with nursing leadership to maintain shift reports and provide information about acuity, incidents, and other relevant matters.
• Collaborate with departments such as Intake to ensure bed management functions are adequate and safe.
• Review nursing department incident reports as needed and communicate them to the CNO.
• Round through open departments to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Conduct hospital rounds at night and on weekends to ensure the hospital is secure and safe.
• Inform the CNO or administrator on call of critical incidents.
• Follow safety rules, promptly report near misses, errors, and accidents, correct minor safety hazards, and communicate identified hazards.
• Attend required safety programs and participate in quality projects and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and colleagues, using effective verbal and written communication.
• Adhere to standards of behavior, policies, procedures, protocols, laws, and SUN Behavioral Health's mission and values.
• Use supplies and facility resources responsibly and complete required training within defined time periods.
• Maintain professionalism, attendance, confidentiality, and accurate documentation in accordance with HIPAA, privacy laws, and applicable federal and state guidelines.
• Demonstrate accountability for high-quality patient care, compassion, and respect for cultural diversity and differences.
• Perform other duties as required.