Nursing Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and provides leadership for inpatient staff. Assists in the education and evaluation of inpatient staff. Acts as the Inpatient Unit Director in his/her absence. As a member of the treatment team, assists in planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of quality and age-appropriate care on the ICC. This includes the preparation of nursing care plans and provision of care to clients on the ICC.

BENEFITS:

• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes cost containment related to client supplies, budget resources and personnel. Purchases appropriate supplies when needed and/or oversees purchases made by designee.
• Responsible for administrative and/or management functions for the Inpatient Care Center (i.e. acuity and census monitoring, evaluation and monitoring of incident reports, etc.).
• Participates in relevant committees to assist in agency-wide projects. Takes initiative to help solve agency-wide issues.
• Researches, develops and implements improvements to policies and procedures in accordance with guidelines provided by CMS, CARF, DMHA and the CDC.
• Completes necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CLIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets all expectations provided under the Registered Nurse position description.
• Oversees the provision of care for all clients on the Inpatient Care Center. Evaluates and improves treatment plans and nursing care plans.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Coordinates the activities of the ICC, including interactions with outside agencies and/or staff members from other departments within PSS.
• Evaluates the results of client care.
• Assists in problem-solving and addressing client complaints.
• Initiates and oversees the development/implementation of recovery-based and trauma-informed care for clients on the ICC and monitors the quality of such programs in accordance with agency goals and objectives and external regulatory agencies’ standards.
• Monitors and evaluates program systems and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

STAFF SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the provision of leadership, supervision and communication that supports the departmental and organizational mission, and is in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Provides effective regular supervision to Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, LPNs and other support employees including Psychiatric Technicians.
• Acquires and maintains adequate levels of qualified staff to meet the needs of programs and services.
• Identifies, recruits, interviews and hires employees as directed and needed.
• Plans, assigns and directs work.
• Prepares schedules to ensure adequate coverage is available on each shift.
• Serves as acting Director for the ICC in that person’s absence.
• Appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Initiates employee disciplinary proceeding when needed with the approval of the Director of Acute Intensive Services. Carries out reprimands and terminations in consultation with the Director of Acute Intensive Services.
• Provides overall training to all program staff, as well as Porter-Starke Services staff, as requested. Training includes agency policies and procedures, infection control, special procedures and any other necessary topics. Monitors compliance of staff with policy and procedure and trainings.
• Works positively toward maintaining the motivation and morale of staff.
• Fosters an environment where staff will advance to further levels of competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of three years’ experience required.
• Mental heath and/or supervisory experience is preferred.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse is required.