Nurse House Supervisor - Behavioral Health Hospital

Position: Behavioral Health House Supervisor

The Behavioral Health House Supervisor will oversee the nursing operations ensuring quality care for patients and managing staff effectively.

This role is vital in creating a supportive environment for both patient and staff, ensuring that the facility operates efficiently and compassionately.

They will cover the night shift in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight:


* Supervise and coordinate nursing activities and admissions for the behavioral health hospital during assigned shifts.


* Ensure continuity of patient care and timely documentation on a 24-hour basis.


* Monitor high-risk and complicated cases, making appropriate decisions as needed.

Resource Allocation:


* Allocate hospital resources and direct patient care as an extension of the senior leadership team.


* Reassign and reallocate nursing resources to meet the needs of the hospital.

Staff Supervision:


* Plan, assign, and supervise hospital activities to ensure continuity of patient services.


* Provide significant input into the performance appraisal and competency assessment of nursing staff.


* Handle corrective actions, candidate interviewing, and oversee staff scheduling and payroll processing.


* Assist with recruiting, training, and supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper onboarding and continuous professional development.

Compliance and Documentation:


* Ensure all documentation related to patient care and hospital activities is accurate and complete.


* Completion of required audits and addressing deficits identified timely.

This can include providing education and/or instruction to partners as needed.


* Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Leadership and Support:


* Act as the senior leader on duty, providing clinical and administrative support during specific assigned hours.


* Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.


* Handle emergencies and make critical decisions to maintain safety and care standards.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
Experience: Experience in psychiatric nursing, including supervisory or charge nurse roles preferred.
Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure situations.
Certifications: Current applicable state license as required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

What we will provide for you:


* Small hospital BIG opportunities


* Earned time off (ETO - 3 weeks accrued vacation time your first year)


* Sick leave and Family Sick leave


* Competitive benefits package, including 401K match


* The Health and Happiness of our employees is a top priority


* Casual environment, great staff to patient ratio

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