Nursing Supervisor - Nights

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 150‑bed, short‑term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency.

Position Summary: Directs activities necessary for efficient functioning of all systems and personnel on the unit. Supervises RNs and LPNs and provides direct care to patients. Manages the provision of nursing care and coordinates patient requirements with the Nurse Manager.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Metro Smart Trip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. It is a Fortune 500 corporation with substantial reach across facilities, services and geographic locations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• RN License in the District of Columbia
• BLS Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point
• Basic Health Information Management (HIM) system knowledge required – Cerner preferred

Experience:

• Four or more years of inpatient psychiatric experience with clinical and administrative responsibilities
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• 3–8 years of overall nursing experience required
• Ability to collaborate with staff and patients of diverse racial, ethnicities, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience with policies and procedures related to the scope of nursing
• The ability to manage staff and advise senior management

• Coordinate resources from other disciplines and departments in the delivery of patient care
• Ensure diagnostic, consultative, and medical services for patients are provided promptly as ordered
• Determine the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes
• Provide professional consultation to colleagues and other hospital staff; seek assistance from peers as needed
• Actively participate in nursing and hospital committees; communicate knowledge of professional issues and complete assigned tasks
• During busy times on the unit, assist nursing staff to provide support
• Round to assess current staffing on units and record staffing corrections in the shift report log binder
• Direct activities necessary for efficient functioning of systems and unit personnel
• Investigate patient and staff grievances promptly; inform Nurse Managers, Program Directors, and Director of Nursing as needed
• Evaluate and verify employee performance through review of completed work assignments and techniques
• Identify staff development and training needs and ensure that training is provided
• Interview and select nursing staff; facilitate in‑service training

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