What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Supervisor - Behavioral Health position at NHC and Affiliates?
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
Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health Mission and Vision
We are committed to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, on patient at a time.
Work Location:
Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights
11100 Ayrshire Dr.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
If you are passionate about improving behavior health in your community, we would love the opportunity to meet you.
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