RN Supervisor - Behavioral Health

Geisinger; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN Supervisor for their new psychiatric hospital. This role involves overseeing nursing operations, ensuring quality patient care, and leading a team of nursing professionals. You will play a crucial part in creating a therapeutic environment for children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges. With a focus on collaboration and leadership, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients. Join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in mental health care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Three or more years’ experience in nursing practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide, delegate, coordinate and evaluate care of patients.
• Function as the lead nurse on assigned shift and oversee staffing performance.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Leadership

Behavioral Health

Medication Administration

Documentation

Education

Accredited Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

RN Supervisor at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital

Full-time/Night Shift: 7p-7a (3-12 hour shifts with every other weekend rotation)

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital provides comprehensive, age-appropriate care to children and adolescents whose lives have been impacted by a broad scope of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and cognitive challenges. We offer inpatient treatment, residential programs and family based programs. We're growing and building a brand new state of the art hospital in the area for 2024! Come grow with us!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the unit and ensure staffing is adequate to provide care.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide, delegate, coordinate and evaluate care of patient through the collaborative efforts of team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice. Provide general nursing care in a facility.
• Function as the lead nurse on assigned shift.
• Responsible for staff assignments and/or direction of duties, tasks or projects.
• Provide professional and administrative leadership to staff.
• Accountable for the oversight of staffing performance.
• Coordinate nursing, medical and/or behavioral health care activities with all staff to ensure smooth and complete coordination of efforts during shared shift.
• Supervisory responsibility for assigning staff according to education and ability.
• Provide mentoring and training as needed.
• Coordinate all care rendered to patients, including physician orders and diagnostic information, and ensure consultations are ordered.
• Document medical, behavioral health information and nursing care.
• Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs. Assist in updating and revising the plan of care as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
• Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patients and other care providers.
• Consistently utilize universal precautions, environmental safety guidelines and applicable level system as applicable.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Three or more years’ experience in nursing practice required.
• Two or more years’ experience in behavioral health preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in a supervisory or charge position preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current RN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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