What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Psychiatric Nurse position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Nursing Executive; the incumbent serves as the Director of Performance Improvement for St. Elizabeths Hospital (SEH). As such the incumbent serves as the primary senior Advisor to the Chief Nursing Executive on all issues pertaining to quality and development of plan and progress to address deficiencies of nursing services. The incumbent also acts as Advisor to Chief Nursing Executive on operational issues as they affect quality of nursing care and works closely with the Unit management staff to ensure that quality and performance requirements are understood and implemented. Participates in the development of nursing program goals, resource needs, and allocation of resources in conjunction with CNE. Plans, directs and control the professional array of nursing services through subordinate supervisors. Monitors and audit employees’ documentation and consistently provides reports of same to the Chief Nursing Executive and Nurse Managers for Performance improvement. Serves as liaison between Nursing and Policy Department, leads the Nursing Review Policy Committee and serves as the TJC expert. Prepares and issue 24 Hours daily Nursing report which details events concerning patients and Unit activities. Provides expert consultation, guidance and coaching to nurse managers to develop efficient and effective systems of unit operations. Collaborates with other nursing leaders in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing procedures. Collaborate with other hospital leaders in the development and revision of patient care programs.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
This position IS NOT in a collective bargaining unit.
Duration of Appointment: “AT WILL” EMPLOYMENT APPLIES TO THE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (MSS). ALL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE MSS SERVE “AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY” AND MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE.
“If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.”
Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
FIRST SCREENING: September 1, 2026; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter
Tour of Duty: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Work Experience: Knowledge in monitoring and auditing employees’ documentation and consistently providing reports of same to management for improvement. Strong knowledge in serving as liaison between Nursing and Policy Department and leading the Nursing Review Policy Committee as the expert.
Qualification
Applicants must possess at least One (1) year of the required specialized professional nursing as a Registered Nurse which must be sufficiently related to psychiatric nursing in a hospital setting. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, this position requires One (1) year Professional experience at the next lower-level equivalent to DS-13.
Licensures, Certification And Other Requirements
Applicants must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with the District of Columbia (or have made application for licensure).
This position is designated as Essential. As an Essential employee, you will be required to report to work or stay at work during a declared emergency.
Work Environment
Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Nursing Executive; the incumbent serves as the Director of Performance Improvement for St. Elizabeths Hospital (SEH). As such the incumbent serves as the primary senior Advisor to the Chief Nursing Executive on all issues pertaining to quality and development of plan and progress to address deficiencies of nursing services. The incumbent also acts as Advisor to Chief Nursing Executive on operational issues as they affect quality of nursing care and works closely with the Unit management staff to ensure that quality and performance requirements are understood and implemented. Participates in the development of nursing program goals, resource needs, and allocation of resources in conjunction with CNE. Plans, directs and control the professional array of nursing services through subordinate supervisors. Monitors and audit employees’ documentation and consistently provides reports of same to the Chief Nursing Executive and Nurse Managers for Performance improvement. Serves as liaison between Nursing and Policy Department, leads the Nursing Review Policy Committee and serves as the TJC expert. Prepares and issue 24 Hours daily Nursing report which details events concerning patients and Unit activities. Provides expert consultation, guidance and coaching to nurse managers to develop efficient and effective systems of unit operations. Collaborates with other nursing leaders in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing procedures. Collaborate with other hospital leaders in the development and revision of patient care programs.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
This position IS NOT in a collective bargaining unit.
Duration of Appointment: “AT WILL” EMPLOYMENT APPLIES TO THE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (MSS). ALL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE MSS SERVE “AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY” AND MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE.
“If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.”
Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
- Criminal background check;
- Traffic record check (as applicable);
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
- Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
- Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
- Random drug and alcohol test;
FIRST SCREENING: September 1, 2026; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter
Tour of Duty: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Work Experience: Knowledge in monitoring and auditing employees’ documentation and consistently providing reports of same to management for improvement. Strong knowledge in serving as liaison between Nursing and Policy Department and leading the Nursing Review Policy Committee as the expert.
Qualification
Applicants must possess at least One (1) year of the required specialized professional nursing as a Registered Nurse which must be sufficiently related to psychiatric nursing in a hospital setting. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, this position requires One (1) year Professional experience at the next lower-level equivalent to DS-13.
Licensures, Certification And Other Requirements
Applicants must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with the District of Columbia (or have made application for licensure).
This position is designated as Essential. As an Essential employee, you will be required to report to work or stay at work during a declared emergency.
Work Environment
Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor
Salary : $150,000