PRN House Supervisor

Schedule/Shift: As needed, PRN. 8 or 12 hour shifts

Key Functions

1. Provide oversight in delivery of nursing care on the assigned shift

* Conduct rounds on every unit to assess, report and correct threats to safety; and ensures a work climate that encourages positive nursing staff morale, motivation and commitment

* Role model effective interdisciplinary collaboration

* Provide effective mentorship and supervision of assigned staff

* Leads response to any facility-related crisis

* Ensure effective orientation and staff development activities

* Daily staffing pattern matches hospital operational plan

* Ensures units are adequately and appropriately staffed

2. Exhibit leadership in professional practice

* Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning

* Maintain active participation in professional organization

* Ensure current clinical knowledge and application to patient care

* Interprets unit acuity and adjusts patient care and staffing as needed; utilizes staffing advisory committee as guide

* Ensures effective written and verbal communication

* Incorporates evidence-based practice approach to patient care

* Ensures utilization of informatics for information management and technology

3. Supports organizational goals and interdepartmental operations

* Relationship management

* Collaborates with clinical leaders to ensure continuity of patient care

* Leads quality and safety initiatives for the department and the organization

* Provides coverage for peers to meet the organizational needs

* Complete other nursing duties and projects as assigned

* Role models, professionalism, and demonstrates ownership of the House Supervisor duties

Education Required:

Completion of a NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program.

Preferred :
Master's Degree

License/Certification

Required:

Current license to practice as RN in State of Texas;

Preferred:
Certification as a Nurse Executive or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse.

Experience:

Three years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing with demonstrated leadership and management skills. Prior experience in a managerial role such as charge nurse or supervisor.

Preferred: ANCC Credentials