Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor

A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

FLSA:
Exempt

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the day to day professional nursing activities and related functions on an assigned shift at the in-patient psychiatric treatment facility, and other County outpatient clinic locations; collaborates with other medical staff and interdisciplinary health treatment teams to evaluate and prepare treatment plans; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full supervisory-level class in the Psychiatric Nurse series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized nursing services in support of the County’s in-patient psychiatric health facility or out-patient programs with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff and for organizing and overseeing day-to-day nursing, psychiatric, and support services program implementation for hospitalized patients.

Employees are responsible for providing professional level support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Oversees the day to day treatment administered and operations of the County's psychiatric health facility or outpatient clinic on assigned shift.
• Oversees and assesses patients upon admission to unit and makes presentation of physical and behavioral condition findings to attending physicians.
• Accepts report of previous shift and updates new admissions and medications; makes appropriate nursing notes on patients charts and writes medication orders; assures that patient charts contain accurate and complete documentation.
• Organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff and/or an interdisciplinary treatment team in the delivery of patient care; maintains a safe and secure environment; serves as case coordinator for assigned patients or clients, as needed.
• Performs end-of-shift narcotics count and maintains records of medications in compliance with regulations. Oversees and provides professional nursing care to patients; observes and charts vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Oversees and provides equipment and supplies required for patient examination or treatment.
• Oversees and administers oral and hypodermic medications and observes and records their effects; obtains and records all orders from physician to facilitate patient treatment.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation of the nursing component of patient treatment plans, including physical assessments on new patients; as a member of an interdisciplinary team, oversees and participates in diagnostic and therapeutic activities.
• Audits nursing assessments, reports, and restraint procedures.
• Performs crisis intervention, in person and on the phone; manages assaultive behavior and provides general counseling; coordinates or arranges for the provision of needed services including emergency detention when patient is in danger to self or others.
• Oversees and provides supportive services including individual, group or family counseling, and various group activities such as exercise and art.
• Confers with medical, behavioral health and inter-agency staff regarding client needs and ways of improving staff's ability to impact on clients.
• Conducts or arranges to have staff conduct case conferences;…