Behavioral Health Nurse Supervisor - Night Shift

Job Title:

Nursing Supervisor

Location:

SBC Corporation

Department Name:
Central Access Office

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $ per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The BHTC Nursing Supervisor functions semi-independently, under the direction of the Transfer Center administration as part of the integrated healthcare team. The BHTC Nursing Supervisor will work to manage incoming transfers, assist BH Intake Specialists in securing the most appropriate placement and reviewing complex medical comorbidities with providers and / or facility-specific Administration. The BHTC Nursing Supervisor documents processes clearly and appropriately to provide updates in transfer workflow.

The BHTC Nursing Supervisor is also a resource of medical knowledge for BH Intake and Transfer Center Specialists. The BHTC Nursing Supervisor is a key member of the transfer team and ensures the safe arrival of the right patient, to the right bed, at the right time. Knowledge and necessary skills will be utilized to effectively meet the needs of the transfer process.

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public. Requires the ability to effectively plan; must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given. Requires enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to work independently/cooperatively with other personnel. Requires the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands/deadlines.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse License
• At least 2 years in a Behavioral Health patient care setting
• The position requires skills and abilities typically gained within 2–3 years of experience in a patient-facing Behavioral Health setting, in addition to an educational background.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 wpm.

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 7PM-8AM
• Night Shift
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the point of contact for referrals and obtains necessary information to initiate and facilitate the patient’s transfer into RWJBH Healthcare hospitals under administration.
• Proficient in all Transfer Center workflows and protocols.
• Works directly with staff at each client facility to ensure timely access, appropriate bed assignment, and accurate patient information documentation to assist with an appropriate destination plan of care at the receiving facility. Receiving, documenting, and communicating time-sensitive clinical data from a multitude of sources.
• Demonstrates the ability to triage and prioritize patient information.
• Assigns case load to clinical and support staff and serves as a liaison between behavioral health staff and providers in the instance of a complicated comorbidity.
• Coordinates transport and pick-up times.
• Proficient in Transfer Center database platform, EMR, telephony systems, and Office systems as required to support operations, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and protection of PHI.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory components including, but not limited to, Ethics and Compliance, quality initiatives, and HIPAA; monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance with such regulations and quality…