RN Days Every Other Weekend House Supervisor

REGISTERED NURSE DAYS HOUSE SUPERVISOR - EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the patients and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the Behavioral Health Techs and Licensed Practical Nurses in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act; current federal, state, and local standards; guidelines and regulations that govern the facility.This position would provide nursing supervision over the Senior Behavioral Health Unit and the SUD/Detox Unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the Behavioral Health Techs and LPNs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the hospital facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the hospital.
• May be expected to supervise nursing staff while abiding by scope of practice per position.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
• Cooperate with other patient services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the patients’ total regimens of care are maintained.
• Participate in center surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the patients’ discharge plans as required. Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.

Registered Nurse

• Complete all record keeping upon patients’ admissions, transfers, and/or discharges into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and transcribe as required by hospital policy.
• Chart Progress notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to patients as well as the patients’ responses to the care.
• Perform routine and required documentation/charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by hospital policy.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure that narcotics are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by hospital policy and that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Consult with the patients’ physicians in providing the patients’ care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as necessary.
• Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
• Ensure that personnel providing direct care to patients are providing such care in accordance with the patients’ care plans.
• Attend and participate in all hospital staff meetings as required.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and training programs.
• Monitor assigned personnel to ensure established safety regulations are followed in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures are followed by self and assigned personnel.
• Ensure work area, unit, patient care rooms, treatment areas, etc. are maintained in a confidential, safe and sanitary manner.
• Ensure self and assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures.
• Review care plans to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered.
• Ensure nursing documentation reflects that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a current and valid RN license in the state employed.
• Completion of postsecondary education and be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.
• Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, as needed.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to patients, families, and outside agencies and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Ability to present to groups.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Ability to communicate with local staff, remote staff, and outside agencies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Practice universal precautions at all times.
• Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding patients’ rights.
• Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.