Psych RN House Supervisor (Full Time)

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION :

• The Psych House Supervisor organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
• Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives.
• Assists in the develops annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.
• Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Allocates resources according to priorities.
• Generates creative solutions & attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.
• Ensures that staff complies with mandatory education, license requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.
• Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.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.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Prefer 2-4 Years Experience in working with mentally ill & / or addictions; Prefer 1- 2 Years Experience in Healthcare leadership setting.
• Nursing License as a registered nurse in Louisiana or multi-state compact license.
• Crisis Response Training, CPR
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Shows ability to gain and maintain support and respect.Physical Demands / Work Environment
• Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations.
• May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Experience Memorial is more than a slogan, its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.