RN Supervisor Weekend 12 hour shift AM & PM

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals; Broadway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

About Us

HEALING THE BODY AND MIND

Founded fifteen (15) years ago, NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs. We are unique in that we serve a population which others have previously been unable to, largely due to the patient’s underlying medical issues. Our facilities maintain an inter-disciplinary focus using a multi-specialty approach for both neuropsychiatric and complex medical care issues. This proven approach provides unrivaled quality care for all of our patients. With nine current hospitals across Indiana, Arizona, and Texas, we are continuing our growth to ensure better access to our unique model of care.

Overview

NeuroBehavioral Hospital of NW Indiana/Greater, a member of the NeuroPsychiatric Hospital family, is looking for a PRN Nursing Supervisor (RN) to serve our patients and hospital leadership team. The Nursing Supervisor (RN), under the direction of the DON, will help plan, direct, and evaluate total patient care and assume management responsibilities for the nursing department. The priority of NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals' staff is clinical excellence with exceptional compliance performance.

Nursing Supervisor (RN) Benefits

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our employees. Current benefits include:

• An opportunity to make an impact in our patients' lives daily
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
• Assesses the patient’s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, and other pertinent information.
• Uses professional judgment to prepare nursing care plans consistent with assessment of patient’s condition and physician’s treatment plans.
• Directs non-professional personnel in implementing nursing care plans, and provides guidance and demonstrates appropriate methods, as necessary, to correct deviations from established standards. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees and the needs of the patients.
• Evaluates patient’s response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, and/or contacts physician as circumstances require.
• Renders professional nursing care including administering medications, and initiating and maintaining intravenous fluids according to hospital policy and procedures. Understands the pharmacology and recognizes the side effects of medications administered. Performs lab draws and reports findings to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for performing Point of Care testing as assigned and trained, maintaining competency for testing and quality control procedures. Reports lab results and documents in the patient chart. Collects blood samples for laboratory testing according to lab procedures.
• Performs both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by patient’s condition.
• Makes regular rounds of assigned patients independently and with physicians. Observes and evaluates patient’s symptoms, progress, and reactions to treatments and medications. Takes corrective actions as indicated.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Communicates with other hospital departments, as necessary, in order to resolve operational problems and make the most effective use of hospital resources.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's Degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Indiana.
• One year of nursing experience required.
• Prefer experience in the nursing education and/or psychiatric and acute care setting, but is not required.