What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Supervisor position at BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES?
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Regulatory
1. Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the hospital.
2. Ensure that all nursing personnel, RNs, LPN, MHTs, are following their respective job descriptions and scope of practice.
3. Monitor for survey compliance and participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program.
4. Participate in survey (inspections) made by authorized governing agencies.
5. Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, patients, visitors, and government agencies as required.
6. Make daily rounds on the unit to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director of Nursing.
7. Review documentation to ensure it is informative, descriptive of the care being provided, and reflective of the patient’s response to care.
8. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to assure that Medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
9. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans.
10. Ensure that all R.N.s and L.P.N.s are following policies and procedures for administration, storage and control of medications and supplies on each shift.
11. Complete quality improvement audit tools assigned.
Staffing
1. Participate, with the Director of Nursing, in determining shift staffing requirements.
2. Ensure that the appropriate number and type of nursing staff is available for the current shift and the following 12 hours.
3. Is aware of census and acuity and makes staffing adjustments accordingly.
4. Assure that daily nursing care meets or exceeds the needs of each resident.
Communication
1. Conduct staffing huddles and review and participate in shift reports at the beginning and end of shift.
2. Keep the Director of Nursing informed of the status of patients and other related matters.
3. Meet with patients, and/or family members as necessary.
4. Consult with physician group in planning patient care, treatment, discharge plans, etc., as necessary.
5. Alert Director of Nursing about changes in patient condition and/or changes in acuity.
6. Assist with the investigation and completion of Self-Reports, incident reports, and patient complaints and grievances.
Direct Nursing Care
1. Accept patient assignment during times of short staffing and/or high patient acuity and is responsible for providing the nursing care delivery system and supervising the clinical programming during assigned shift.
2. Provide direct nursing care as necessary and ensure that the nursing care provided remains compatible and reflects the ANA standards for psychiatric-mental health service provision.
3. Perform other work related duties as assigned.
4. Complete assigned paperwork.
5. Work all hours of duty as required.
6. Assess, plan and implement emergency care as needed.
7. Receive and document physician orders for patient care, medications and treatment.
8. Participate in the development and implementation of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each patient, that identifies the problems/needs of the patient, indicates the care to be given, and goals to be accomplished.
9. Review plan of care for appropriate patient goals, problems, and updates based on nursing needs.
10. Perform physical assessments and document in the medical record, notifying the physician and/or family of changes in the patient’s health.
Safety and Stewardship
1. Monitor shift personnel to ensure they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
2. Ensure that nursing work areas (nurse stations, medication preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
3. Ensure that all patient care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
4. Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the department’s equipment in a safe manner.
5. Oversee new hire preceptor program and ensure that staff are trained appropriately.
Problem Solving
1. Use the problem solving process to promote conflict resolution among Nursing employees.
2. Monitor incidents and the need for further investigation, intervention, and follow- up.
3. Monitor and assess restraint and seclusion usage.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be proficient in the use of oral and written skills in the English language and must possess communication skills which make the Clinician understood easily.
2. Must possess the ability to make independent clinical, personnel, and administrative decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
3. Must possess the ability to communicate tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies and other departments.
4. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work at all levels of nursing care.
5. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
6. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult patients, employees and visitors.
7. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel and other departments.
8. Must have physical dexterity and ability to utilize electronic and computerized equipment.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
