Position Summary:
Provides support and oversight to the evening/night shift and weekend shift and is able to make decisions in lieu of on-site administration.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)
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Performs all duties identified under the Registered Nurse (RN) position.
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Supervises and leads the nursing team that includes RN, LPN/LVN and Mental Health Technicians in adhering to departmental policies and protocols.
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Assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with ensuring the nursing vacancies are covered from shift to shift and house wide, (managing FTEs).
- May be involved in interviewing potential candidates as well as providing training and education to new employees.
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Assists with ongoing training and education needs.
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May be part of hospital governance meetings, such as Performance Improvement or Safety Committees.
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Will assist with conducting performance appraisals, (90-day and annual), staff counselings and corrective action.
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Communicates with other nursing leadership members to obtain and keep supervisor shift report ongoing to keep nursing leadership informed of acuity, incidents etc.
- Collaborate with other departments such as Intake to ensure bed management functions are adequate and safe.
- May be required to review of incident reports and communicates to the CNO, that occur in the nursing department.
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Rounds through all open departments to ensure they are functioning without problems.
- Conducts hospital rounds on nights and weekend to ensure the hospital is secure and safe.
- Accountable for informing the CNO or administrator ON CALL of critical incidents.
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Perform other duties as required
Safety (15% of performance review)
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Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
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Follows all safety rules while on the job.
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Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
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Corrects minor safety hazards.
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Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
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Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
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Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
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Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Teamwork (15% of performance review)
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Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
- Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
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Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
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The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
- Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
- Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
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Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Integrity (15% of performance review)
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Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
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Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
- Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
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Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
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Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
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Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
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Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
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Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Compassion (15% of performance review)
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Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
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Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
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Desire to go above and beyond for others
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Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences
Education
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Required: Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
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Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Experience
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Preferred: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.