Behavioral Health RN Supervisor

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. Work Shift: Night Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC017217 Children’s Specialty Services Summary Full Time, Nights Additional Information The Supervisor Nursing Unit provides direct patient care, leadership support and administrative support coverage for the department Manager. Maintains effective communication between Manager, staff and patients. Coordinates daily work flow of the department by prioritizing and delegating workload in an impartial and consistent manner. Serves as point of contact for staff and physicians when Manager is not present. Supervisor Nursing Unit maintains continuity for clinical, administrative, and human resource activities. Assists and serves as an information resource to department staff. Performs staff functions and serves as the lead when needed which may include indirect responsibility for human resource management, when Manager has delegated. Required Education Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma from a national accredited nursing school program. Recommended Education Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Required Work Experience Nursing - 3 years of experience Required Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State Recommended Certifications Certification specific to patient population - Description Demonstrates a competent level of understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care. Care is complete and addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient and family. Consistently provides safe and effective nursing care at a competent level. Practice is in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, state Practice Act/Rules and Regulations. Demonstrates competent technical and procedural nursing skills. Communicates and collaborates by meaningful clinical documentation, completes hand-offs and participates in rounds and team meetings to assure continuity of care and to achieve desired patient outcomes. Competently assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care. Anticipates and incorporates appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities. Analyzes information to identify problems and outcomes, evaluates variations and patterns in patient/family data and recognizes implications to care. Develops, maintains, and applies the plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team, members. Identifies and competently and promptly responds to changes in patient condition. Provides individualized patient and family education at competent levels. Competently assesses patient and family learning needs and develops appropriate education plans. Consistently documents all patient and family education activities and facilitates comprehensive interdisciplinary teaching. Advances evidence-based nursing practice using best available evidence, patient’s and family’s preferences and values, and team’s clinical expertise at a competent level. Able to successfully search for and apply evidence to guide clinical practice. Exemplifies and supports the AC Professional Practice Model. Evaluates own performance to identify areas of strength and needs for professional development. Provides input for peer evaluations. Actively participates in the improvement of patient care, nursing practice and the work environment by identifying and providing feedback on areas of improvement, evaluating and implementing new equipment, products and technology, etc. Accountable for the quality of patient care by initiating advocacy actions for patients, families and AC team as needed. Participates in councils, committees, taskforces and hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities. Performs variety of administrative tasks and serves as administrative support for the Manager of unit. Competently mentors, coaches, and teaches healthcare professionals and students. Provides feedback on staff performance. Notifies Nursing Directors of staff compliance with AC policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr