House Supervisor

House Supervisor # House SupervisorSUN Behavioral Kentucky - Erlanger, KY 41018## OverviewPosition TypePRNJob ShiftVariableEducation LevelAssociatesTravel PercentageNoneCategoryNurse## 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr