Emergency Mental Health Nursing Supervisor - RMC

Position Overview

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with others. Respects and understands the contributions of all team members. Supports the organization’s mission and strategic plan. Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Creates an environment in which professional and personal development is an expectation. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource and mentor.

Demonstrates leadership skills in decision making and problem solving.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN required. Basic Mental Health certification preferred.

Three years of experience in Behavioral Health Nursing. Two years demonstrated competency in charge role.

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ

Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly in a fast paced environment.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes – authority to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or recommend such to manager.

• Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients and families.
• Ensures quality patient care by assisting the management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery that supports optimal patient outcomes.
• Creates a therapeutic environment to enhance patient care delivery.
• Understands, articulates and ensures compliance with regulatory and governmental standards of care, as well as policies of the organization.
• Utilizes evidence based practice in the development of policies and procedures.
• Performs as a unit leader for quality improvement including patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and seclusion/restraint use.
• Recognizes trends in patient care delivery and explores opportunities for improvement.
• Assists staff in their professional development and in the identification of needed resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensures staff is educated on risk management and compliance issues.
• Interprets and evaluates employee satisfaction survey data.
• Documents and assists health care team members to document according to accepted standards. Evaluates outcomes of documentation and participates in performance improvement activities related to documentation.
• Facilitates unit and facility teams/committees that impact practice, integrates and links unit committee initiatives to facility initiatives.
• Actively participates and supports hospital initiatives including Magnet re-designation, Just Culture, Patient Experience and the Second Victim (RISE) Program.
• Participates as an active member in both Capital Health committees, as well as outside professional organizations.
• Assists in preparing, planning and executing educational opportunities including the annual Psychiatric Conference.
• Assists in preparing, planning, monitoring and executing budgetary standards, for both operational and capital budgets. Educates team members on financial implications of patient care decisions.

Frequent physical demands include:
Sitting, Standing, Walking. Occasional physical demands include:
Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell, Talk or Hear. Continuous physical demands include lifting floor to waist 15 lbs, lifting waist level and above 15 lbs. Sensory requirements include accurate near vision, accurate far vision, accurate color discrimination, accurate depth perception, accurate hearing. Anticipated occupational exposure risks include blood borne pathogens, chemical, airborne communicable disease, dust/particulate matter.

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible…