House Supervisor; RN

Responsibilities

Clinical House Supervisor:
Full Time (36 hrs per week) - Day Shift 7:00am-7:30pm

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, hoping they will continue learning, understanding their needs and practicing self‑care for the rest of their lives.

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The House Supervisor (RN) is responsible for quality nursing care and overall supervision of nursing staff members for a particular hospital shift. She/he is responsible for nursing care delivery for admissions to the hospital during his/her shift. The House Supervisor needs a working knowledge of the hospital’s administrative and nursing policies and procedures and community resources to function effectively. The House Supervisor is responsible for initiating disciplinary action in the Clinical Manager’s absence.

House Supervisor (RN) duties include but are not limited to:

• Uses the nursing process to ensure appropriate delivery of nursing care.
• Has a working knowledge of the hospital’s administrative policies and procedures.
• Has a working knowledge of the nursing services policies and procedures.
• Adjusts staffing as needed to ensure proper coverage according to designated staff/patient ratios in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Responsible for replacement of staff persons who are scheduled but unable to work.
• Reports and informs appropriate administrators of any issues that require follow‑up.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing care given, makes rounds throughout the hospital, and provides supervision to staff nurses and psychiatric care specialists on his/her designated shift, including disciplinary action.
• Participates with the Nurse Unit Manager and other nursing managers in the development of therapeutic programs for the unit and for his/her designated shift.
• Ensures charts are audited for completion, quality and compliance with standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that all admissions during the shift are handled appropriately, following the admission policies and procedures.
• Assists/oversees restraints or use of seclusion in an emergency situation, notifying the patient’s physician for orders as soon as possible within the guidelines of the Seclusion and Restraint Policy. Reviews policy and procedures on a regular basis.
• Directs activities in all emergency situations, including fire, internal and external disasters, and environmental hazards (tornadoes) according to procedures.
• Reviews intake information as needed and collaborates with the Intake Referral Coordinator to ensure a timely referral process.
• Investigates unusual incidents/complaints from patients, personnel and other departments and reports to the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer.

If you would like to learn more about the House Supervisor position before applying, please contact Human Resources at .

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat during their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co‑workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Free basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• SoFi student loan…