RN HOUSE SUPERVISOR -PRN

The RN House Supervisor- PRN is responsible for ensuring the overall efficient operation of the Nursing Department during his/her shift.  He/she serves in a consultant capacity to the Registered Nurse of each unit, helping to solve clinical/personnel problems as needed.  Further responsibilities include serving as a bridge between nursing and other disciplines/departments in dealing with immediate situations and, in collaboration with the Referral Department, facilitating appropriate utilization of hospital services by physicians and patients.  The RN House Supervisor fulfills first line call responsibility for nursing during his/her shift with the option to contact the Nurse Manager on-call for back up and the authority necessary to make decisions in the absence of the Cheif Nursing Officer.  The Supervisor assists in providing direct care to patients as needed.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults. 

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the RN House Supervisor- PRN position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off 
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• www.hillcrestbhs.com

What do our current employees value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest Behavioral Health is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Therapist with UHS.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Current and active Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Alabama
• Minimum of one year psychiatric/CD experience/mental health
• Management experience preferred

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists the unit nurse in problem solving efforts. Provides clinical back up on units as needed.  Assists in scheduling and facilitating of breaks, lunches, etc.
• Assures therapeutic and safe environment, patient rights, and the nursing process.
• Staffs personnel to ensure proper coverage according to patient acuity and census. Utilizes overtime appropriately.  Monitors FTEs based upon budget guidelines.  Completes daily staffing report each shift; communicates appropriately with other supervisors and managers to assure budget guidelines are maintained.
• Assists in the orientation, evaluation, supervision, and discipline of personnel under the direction of the DON and in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. Assists Nurse Managers in counseling supervision, employment and discharge of staff; identifies problems of department concern and brings them to the attention of the Nurse Manager with potential suggestions and solutions to the issue(s).  Provides documentation necessary for employee performance appraisals, supervisions, counseling, etc.
• In collaboration with the Nurse Managers, he/she works directly with the new nurses to ensure adequate unit orientation.
• Provides guidance to unit nurse in dealing with immediate personnel concerns.
• In collaboration with the Nursing Management works to solve department problems; assists employees with personal goals related to their work performance as needed and as requested by the Nurse Manager.
• Attends nursing department management meetings.
• Participates in development of policies and procedures as requested and in chart audits as needed.
• Performs light maintenance as needed, i.e., changes light bulbs, etc., and informs Maintenance of problems requiring their attention.
• Directs activities in emergency situations including medical/psychiatric emergencies, fire, external and internal disasters according to existing policy, job descriptions, and in conjunction with administration.
• Motivates staff to perform duties in an efficient and positive manner. Facilitates interaction between nursing and other disciplines/hospital departments on his/her shift.
• Completes pre-admission assessments on walk-inn patients and potential admissions as needed; performs intake/assessment duties as designated and does so appropriately.
• Serves as a liaison with physicians to ensure requests/concerns are handled in a satisfactory manner; maintains a good working relationship with all hospital staff. Interfaces with members of the community and facilitates transmission of information.
• Views all sides of issues without bias. Communicates ideas clearly and displays good listening skills.
• Demonstrates professional work ethics. Adheres to dress code.
• Has a positive attitude toward Hospital departmental changes and new challenges; adheres to all hospital/departmental policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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