Behavioral Health Nurse Nurse Supervisor

Touchette Regional Hospital; Cahokia Heights (IL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, IL seeks a Nurse Supervisor to lead evening behavioral health nursing teams and ensure safe staffing and high-quality patient care in an acute inpatient/outpatient setting.

The role extends the Nurse Manager's responsibilities by supervising staff, guiding clinical decision-making, coordinating scheduling and training, and ensuring compliance with all policies and patient safety standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• CPI and Ukeru Certification may be obtained during orientation.
• BLS Certification may be obtained during orientation.

Responsabilités

• Provide on-site leadership for the behavioral inpatient units during the evening shift.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate patient assignments based on acuity.
• Serve as the primary on site escalation point for clinical and operational issues.
• Support nursing staff with clinical decision-making and crisis intervention.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and patient safety standards.
• Respond to emergencies, including behavioral crises and codes.
• Communicate with leadership regarding incidents and operational concerns.
• Assist with audits, rounding, and documentation oversight.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stress.
• Contribute to training and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Assist in payroll and nurse scheduling.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Crisis intervention

Staff development

Formation

NLN-accredited nursing program

Description du poste

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Salary Range: $35.26 To $70.77 Hourly

Hours: Evening - 3p - 11p with limited weekends

Job Summary:

The Nurse Supervisor is an extension of the Nurse Manager and supports the delivery of overall nursing care to patients. The supervisor assists with the supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel, contributes to Program development, and facilitates adherence to policies and processes.

Authority:

The Nurse Supervisor shall have the authority to assume the responsilities of the inpatient department in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Shall have the authority to communicate with appropriate personnel regarding patient care and staff issues.

Functions and Duties:

• Provide on-site leadership for the behavioral inpatient units and Intake Clinicians during the evening shift and as needed
• Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate patient assignments based on acuity in conjunction with the Nurse Manager, House Supervisor, and Behavioral Health Administrative Coordinator
• Serve as the primary on site escalation point for clinical and operational issues
• Support nursing staff with clinical decision-making and crisis intervention
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and patient safety standards
• Respond to emergencies, including behavioral crises and codes
• Communicate with leadership regarding incidents and operational concerns
• Assist with audits, rounding, and documentation oversight
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, well organized and function under stressful situations.
• Contribute to the training and evaluation of the nursing staff
• Facilitate the completion of payroll and nurse scheduling.
• Assists with maintaining staff's competencies files and assists in the planning and completion
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduation from an NLN-accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Previous leadership experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• CPI and Ukeru Certification (may be obtained during orientation)
• BLS Certification (may be obtained during orientation)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills relative to motivation and decision making.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.
• Pushing, pulling or moving/lifting heavy equipment, supplies and patients.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.
• Exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Physically and mentally perform the requirements of the crisis prevention model utilized in order to provide safe physical holding of patient and transport techniques and to provide.

This job operates within an inpatient and outpatient behavioral health environment in an acute care hospital setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, printers, copiers, and smartphones. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.