What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Shift Supervisor - Temporary position at Casa Palmera?
Job Description
Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, interfacing with medical and clinical services. Serves as a liaison between the Director of Nursing and Nursing staff. Plans, implements, directs and evaluates nursing care provided to all patients. Provides exceptional care to our patients through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations to the essential members of the treatment teams.
Responsibilities
The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Adheres to all DBH Policy and Procedures and ensures adherence to TJC/CARF regulatory guidelines.
Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH mission, vision and values
Provides orientation and training to all new nursing staff on shift.
Serves as the shift supervisor for all nursing care in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan.
Facilitates therapeutic nursing or health groups.
Provides clear and complete client documentation.
Implements Physician Orders.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Counts narcotics daily, logs appropriately.
Meets regularly with medical staff to discuss patient treatment.
Performs primary first aid and determining need for physician notification.
Consults with physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions.
Demonstrates leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with people from all educational and cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrates tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude.
Demonstrates respect and empathy towards patients and peers.
Assists with scheduling nursing staff.
Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARS) are completed in electronic medical record system and ensures that all narcotic logs are completed each shift as directed by policy and regulation.
Communicates with BHT staff and serves as a link to clinical team to provide care to patients.
Assess psychological and medical issues, prioritizing and reporting to the proper clinical staff and leadership.
Responsible for leading staff and delegating responsibilities in a positive and professional manner in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Complete medical and nutritional assessments upon admission, chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all issues appropriately.
Assign admissions and ensure admissions and discharge protocols are being maintained.
Administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications per DBH and facility policies and procedures. Ensure medications are destroyed after discharges.
Promotes restoration of health, patient and family education and serves as a patient advocate.
Administers TB testing to patients in accordance with Department of Health and facility and DBH policies.
Maintain, adhere to and promote infection control measures.
Responsible for maintaining safety and security of patients, staff, and medications.
Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Works with multi-disciplinary team to resolve patient issues, while also being able to work autonomously
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Complete reports on unusual incidents.
Covers shifts when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage.
Any other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time temporary position that will work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6:30pm-7am.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at (url removed).
Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, interfacing with medical and clinical services. Serves as a liaison between the Director of Nursing and Nursing staff. Plans, implements, directs and evaluates nursing care provided to all patients. Provides exceptional care to our patients through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations to the essential members of the treatment teams.
Responsibilities
The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Adheres to all DBH Policy and Procedures and ensures adherence to TJC/CARF regulatory guidelines.
Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH mission, vision and values
Provides orientation and training to all new nursing staff on shift.
Serves as the shift supervisor for all nursing care in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan.
Facilitates therapeutic nursing or health groups.
Provides clear and complete client documentation.
Implements Physician Orders.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Counts narcotics daily, logs appropriately.
Meets regularly with medical staff to discuss patient treatment.
Performs primary first aid and determining need for physician notification.
Consults with physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions.
Demonstrates leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with people from all educational and cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrates tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude.
Demonstrates respect and empathy towards patients and peers.
Assists with scheduling nursing staff.
Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARS) are completed in electronic medical record system and ensures that all narcotic logs are completed each shift as directed by policy and regulation.
Communicates with BHT staff and serves as a link to clinical team to provide care to patients.
Assess psychological and medical issues, prioritizing and reporting to the proper clinical staff and leadership.
Responsible for leading staff and delegating responsibilities in a positive and professional manner in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Complete medical and nutritional assessments upon admission, chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all issues appropriately.
Assign admissions and ensure admissions and discharge protocols are being maintained.
Administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications per DBH and facility policies and procedures. Ensure medications are destroyed after discharges.
Promotes restoration of health, patient and family education and serves as a patient advocate.
Administers TB testing to patients in accordance with Department of Health and facility and DBH policies.
Maintain, adhere to and promote infection control measures.
Responsible for maintaining safety and security of patients, staff, and medications.
Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Works with multi-disciplinary team to resolve patient issues, while also being able to work autonomously
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Complete reports on unusual incidents.
Covers shifts when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage.
Any other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time temporary position that will work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6:30pm-7am.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at (url removed).
