Nursing Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and provides leadership for inpatient staff.  Assists in the education and evaluation of inpatient staff.  Acts as the Inpatient Unit Director in his/her absence.  As a member of the treatment team, assists in planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of quality and age-appropriate care on the ICC.  This includes the preparation of nursing care plans and provision of care to clients on the ICC.

BENEFITS:

• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Promotes cost containment related to client supplies, budget resources and personnel.  Purchases appropriate supplies when needed and/or oversees purchases made by designee.

·       Responsible for administrative and/or management functions for the Inpatient Care Center (i.e. acuity and census monitoring, evaluation and monitoring of incident reports, etc.).

·       Participates in relevant committees to assist in agency-wide projects.  Takes initiative to help solve agency-wide issues.

·       Researches, develops and implements improvements to policies and procedures in accordance with guidelines provided by CMS, CARF, DMHA and the CDC.

·       Completes necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

CLIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Meets all expectations provided under the Registered Nurse position description.

·       Oversees the provision of care for all clients on the Inpatient Care Center.  Evaluates and improves treatment plans and nursing care plans.

·       Participates in treatment team meetings.

·       Coordinates the activities of the ICC, including interactions with outside agencies and/or staff members from other departments within PSS.

·       Evaluates the results of client care.

·       Assists in problem-solving and addressing client complaints.

·       Initiates and oversees the development/implementation of recovery-based and trauma-informed care for clients on the ICC and monitors the quality of such programs in accordance with agency goals and objectives and external regulatory agencies’ standards.

·       Monitors and evaluates program systems and processes.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

STAFF SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Responsible for the provision of leadership, supervision and communication that supports the departmental and organizational mission, and is in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

·       Provides effective regular supervision to Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, LPNs and other support employees including Psychiatric Technicians.

·       Acquires and maintains adequate levels of qualified staff to meet the needs of programs and services.

·       Identifies, recruits, interviews and hires employees as directed and needed.

·       Plans, assigns and directs work.

·       Prepares schedules to ensure adequate coverage is available on each shift.

·       Serves as acting Director for the ICC in that person’s absence.

·       Appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves problems in a timely manner.

·       Initiates employee disciplinary proceeding when needed with the approval of the Director of Acute Intensive Services. Carries out reprimands and terminations in consultation with the Director of Acute Intensive Services.

·       Provides overall training to all program staff, as well as Porter-Starke Services staff, as requested.  Training includes agency policies and procedures, infection control, special procedures and any other necessary topics.  Monitors compliance of staff with policy and procedure and trainings.

·       Works positively toward maintaining the motivation and morale of staff.

·       Fosters an environment where staff will advance to further levels of competency.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of three years’ experience required.
• Mental heath and/or supervisory experience is preferred.

 

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse is required.