Description

Position Summary:

Provides support and oversight to the evening/night shift and weekend shift and is able to make decisions in lieu of on-site administration.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Performs all duties identified under the Registered Nurse (RN) position.
• Supervises and leads the nursing team that includes RN, LPN/LVN and Mental Health Technicians in adhering to departmental policies and protocols.
• Assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with ensuring the nursing vacancies are covered from shift to shift and house wide, (managing FTEs).
• May be involved in interviewing potential candidates as well as providing training and education to new employees.
• Assists with ongoing training and education needs.
• May be part of hospital governance meetings, such as Performance Improvement or Safety Committees.
• Will assist with conducting performance appraisals, (90-day and annual), staff counselings and corrective action.
• Communicates with other nursing leadership members to obtain and keep supervisor shift report ongoing to keep nursing leadership informed of acuity, incidents etc.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Intake to ensure bed management functions are adequate and safe.
• May be required to review of incident reports and communicates to the CNO, that occur in the nursing department.
• Rounds through all open departments to ensure they are functioning without problems.
• Conducts hospital rounds on nights and weekend to ensure the hospital is secure and safe.
• Accountable for informing the CNO or administrator ON CALL of critical incidents.
• Perform other duties as required

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Corrects minor safety hazards.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

• Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
• Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
• Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
• Desire to go above and beyond for others
• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Experience

• Preferred: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.