Nurse Supervisor

Job Description

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing , , and treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 6, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a
-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

The RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse RN) directs the activities of the nursing staff members, including scheduling the daily nursing tasks for the department and providing guidance on operational procedures and patient care. The Supervisor Registered Nurse will also provide direct patient care, following the nursing process and holistic conceptual framework in the development of nursing care plans.

• Responds to emotional, social and physical needs of the patient.
• Implements emergency use of seclusion and restraints
• Ensures quality patient care
• Documents patient information
• Staffs assigned units
• Provides leadership and supervision for the infirmary and all units
• Plans patient treatment
• Intervenes psychotherapeutically with patients
• Intervenes with respect to patient psychopharmacology and physiological needs
• Supports and interprets facility and department objectives and
• Ensure service excellence delivery.

Sign-on Bonus for this position

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing, which confers RN, AD, or Diploma in Nursing required. BSN or MSN preferred.
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred. One-year supervisory experience preferred
• Needs basic understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders.
• Must know how to gather and analyze data. Must be articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with families, payers, therapists and physicians both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact authority, as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR certification required.

Night shift (:pm- :am) with rotating weekends and holidays

The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. The incumbent must by physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients as necessary including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing and pulling equipment, such as, wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.

Ability to perform CPR and First Aid. Must be able to lift lbs. of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen. Must be years old or older.

Blood borne disease exposure category:
Category I