Position Summary:

Provides support and oversight to the evening/night shift and weekend shift and is able to make decisions in lieu of on-site administration.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

* Performs all duties identified under the Registered Nurse (RN) position.

* Supervises and leads the nursing team that includes RN, LPN/LVN and Mental Health Technicians in adhering to departmental policies and protocols.

* Assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with ensuring the nursing vacancies are covered from shift to shift and house wide, (managing FTEs).

* May be involved in interviewing potential candidates as well as providing training and education to new employees.

* Assists with ongoing training and education needs.

* May be part of hospital governance meetings, such as Performance Improvement or Safety Committees.

* Will assist with conducting performance appraisals, (90-day and annual), staff counselings and corrective action.

* Communicates with other nursing leadership members to obtain and keep supervisor shift report ongoing to keep nursing leadership informed of acuity, incidents etc.

* Collaborate with other departments such as Intake to ensure bed management functions are adequate and safe.

* May be required to review of incident reports and communicates to the CNO, that occur in the nursing department.

* Rounds through all open departments to ensure they are functioning without problems.

* Conducts hospital rounds on nights and weekend to ensure the hospital is secure and safe.

* Accountable for informing the CNO or administrator ON CALL of critical incidents.

* Perform other duties as required

Safety (15% of performance review)

* Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members

* Follows all safety rules while on the job.

* Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.

* Corrects minor safety hazards.

* Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

* Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.

* Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.

* Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

* Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

* Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.

* Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.

* The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required

* Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.

* Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.

* Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

* Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital

* Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.

* Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.

* Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.

* Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership

* Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.

* Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.

* Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

* Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.

* Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand

* Desire to go above and beyond for others

* Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Qualifications

Education

* Required: Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.

* Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program

* Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Experience

* Preferred: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.