RN Supervisor (On Call) - Mental Health 116

Job Title

The Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. The RN Supervisor provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

The expected starting wage range is $52.36 - $64.68 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

The RN Supervisor is responsible for:

• Demonstrating the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders
• Organizing, prioritizing, and delegating work on the assigned shift
• Supervising designated staff
• Providing orientation and training; directing the recruitment, selection and, when necessary, disciplinary action for designated direct reports
• Overseeing and providing nursing care
• Completing nursing assessments
• Assisting in the welcoming, admissions, and discharge process
• Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with members served
• Attending and participating in community meetings and groups
• Actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
• Coordinating and supervising admissions to assure accurate and complete documentation in the medical record and timely referral to the medical physician
• Coordinating and participating in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
• Reviewing and maintaining the amount, accuracy, and quality of documentation included in the medical records
• Demonstrating knowledge of crisis management and intervention
• Transcribing physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Administering medication and treatments to members served
• Receiving and presenting change of shift report as assigned
• Adhering to medication management policies and procedures
• Notifying the prescriber and nursing Supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
• Documenting the members served progress toward their Recovery Plan goals
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans
• Assisting with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and passing assault crisis/crisis prevention training

Qualifications required:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of program operations
• Valid CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)/BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

Preferred:

• BSN degree
• Two (2) years of RN experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience

Skills:

• Excellent listening skills and ability to take detailed notes
• Ability to concisely repeat back instructions provided by Supervisor
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts and integrate into daily routine
• Ability to prepare succinct summary reports

Physical demands:

• Occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach and do simple and power grasping
• The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities