Nurse Supervisor

RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse RN)

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

The RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse RN) directs the activities of the nursing staff members, including scheduling the daily nursing tasks for the department and providing guidance on operational procedures and patient care. The Supervisor Registered Nurse will also provide direct patient care, following the nursing process and holistic conceptual framework in the development of nursing care plans.

Job duties include responding to emotional, social and physical needs of the patient, implementing emergency use of seclusion and restraints, ensuring quality patient care, documenting patient information, staffing assigned units, providing leadership and supervision for the infirmary and all units, planning patient treatment, intervening psychotherapeutically with patients, intervening with respect to patient psychopharmacology and physiological needs, supporting and interpreting facility and department objectives, and ensuring service excellence delivery.

***$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for this position***

Benefit highlights include competitive compensation, generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, tuition reimbursement program and student loan refinancing, employee assistant program (EAP), life insurance and disability insurances, flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA), wellness programs and other voluntary benefits, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved school of nursing, which confers RN, AD, or diploma in nursing required. BSN or MSN preferred. One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred. One-year supervisory experience preferred. Needs basic understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders. Must know how to gather and analyze data. Must be articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with families, payers, therapists and physicians both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment. Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). Licensure/certification: licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact authority, as a Registered Nurse. CPR certification required.

Shift details include night shift (11:00pm- 07:30am) with rotating weekends and holidays. Physical requirements include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. The incumbent must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients as necessary including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing and pulling equipment, such as, wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. Ability to perform CPR and First Aid. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen. Must be 21 years old or older.

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