House Supervisor

SUN Behavioral Health; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health in Kentucky seeks an experienced RN to provide oversight for evening/night and weekend shifts, ensuring staffing, patient safety, and adherence to policies.

The role involves supervising nursing staff (RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and Mental Health Technicians), assisting the CNO with staffing coverage, and participating in governance and quality initiatives to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in nursing with active RN license in Kentucky.
• CPR certification and hospital de-escalation training are required.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evening/night and weekend shifts and make on-site decisions.
• Supervise nursing staff including RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and Mental Health Technicians.
• Assist CNO with staffing coverage and FTE management.
• Participate in Performance Improvement or Safety Committees.
• Conduct 90-day and annual performance appraisals and staff counseling.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Safety

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Policy adherence

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Job 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

• 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 incident reports and communicate 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.