Nursing Supervisor

HealthSource Saginaw (HSS) is looking for Nursing Supervisor.

Part-time: Weekends (11:00 am - 11:00 pm/Variable)

Rate of pay rate established by verified experience.

Eligible part-time positions will be offered a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

HealthSource Saginaw (HSS) is looking for a Nursing Supervisor passionate about the work they do and who enjoy working in a fast paced, patient centered environment. You will be challenged by the dynamic environment, where you will work as a pivotal member of the staff, to exceed company goals and foster teamwork. If you want to play an integral role in providing care and support to patients, then consider working for us. As an HSS employee, you will become part of our team of outstanding people working together to improve the physical and emotional health of the lives we touch each and every day.

Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required. HealthSource Saginaw is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing from an accredited school is required.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in working with adults, children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric facility are desirable.
• Supervisory experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Ability to work with child and adolescent populations as demonstrated through educational accomplishment or work experience.
• A working knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS and patient rights standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities relating to direct patient care.
• Approved CPR certification

Summary

• Utilize staffing grid as a guideline in determining the optimal allocation of staff, on each unit.
• Adjust staffing based on changes in unit acuity. Receives/records employee call-offs and replaces vacancies as needed. Mandates, when necessary, following mandation protocol.
• Oversee/coordinate patient care on assigned shift. Communicates non-emergent shifts concerns to Nurse Manager and/or other appropriate individuals (via e-mails, voice mail, shift report, etc.).
• Complete daily shift report and distributes to Nurse Manager.
• Serve as administrative authority for all units on assigned shift. Notifies Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager of urgent concerns during the shift.
• Address/resolve employee, patient and family complaints. Refers follow up information to appropriate source.
• Assist in survey compliance, quality assurance/performance improvement and staff development duties, as assigned.
• Notify Nurse Manager of identified staff learning or training needs.
• Provide input to Nurse Manager upon completion of evaluations for employee.
• Assist with annual budget preparation by identifying supply and equipment needs. Operates within approved unit budgets.
• Counsel personnel, as indicated. Completes appropriate documentation and communicates with Nurse Manager.
• Round on all units to monitor the delivery of clinical care provided to patients.
• Supervise staff and assures survey compliance on a daily basis. Provide guidance and support to staff to better plan work flow in which may include working the unit.
• Assist/direct RNs in completing risk assessments and investigations of injury.
• Assist RNs in assessing patients who are experiencing acute changes.
• Provide clinical expertise in the management of medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide clinical expertise in medical management, crisis and behavior management techniques.
• Direct staff response to facility emergencies, such as severe weather, fire or threats. Participate in emergency drills. Directs disaster evacuation plan, as needed.
• Meets routinely with nursing leadership.
• Assist with the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Compliance with mandatory overtime required when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned