Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Health, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43223-1492

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $43.09 - $61.56

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

Technical Skills: Management, Mental Health, Nursing

Professional Skills: Coaching, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Leading Others, Motivating Others, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Job Description: Psychiatric/DD Nurse (RN) Supervisor

2nd or 3rd Shift

Who we are: At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

OhioMHAS Values:

Service-Oriented (Person-Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)

Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)

Value Driven

Innovative (Yes Before No)

Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

What you'll do at OhioMHAS:

Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Managers, this Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor provides management of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversees & coordinates nursing services for patients on assigned shift per patient populations served within facility (e.g., adult acute, geriatric, forensic, MI/MR) based upon established nursing standards of care

Respects patient's rights & adheres to ethical standards

Supervises & directs the implementation of the nursing process

Serves as liaison with other disciplines (e.g., medicine, psychology, psychiatry, adjunctive therapy, social work)

Provides oversight & direction during psychiatric & medical emergencies ensuring proficient & timely clinical response; ensures implementation of timely staff debriefings

Monitors assigned staff nurses' record completion (e.g., admission assessments, seclusion/restraint, incident reports)

Continually monitors the quality of nursing care through the nursing department's QA/PI process

Initiates & carries out all steps necessary to support the hospital mission, philosophy & values

Maintains knowledge of COBH procedures for responding to workplace incidents & working knowledge of COBH safety & prevention programs, including infection control

Performs additional clinical-related duties to ensure efficient & appropriate access for services & provision of care:

Receives admission requests from referral sources & collaborates with physicians to determine clinical appropriateness based on hospital admission criteria

Manages admission processes including completing/ensuring completion of Nursing Assessment

Rounds on units during shift to assess needs of staff & patients

Evaluates patient medical/psychiatric needs & ensures provision of proper levels of care (e.g., medication, use of restraints or seclusion)

Confers with physician &/or psychiatrist regarding patient care/treatment

Utilizes computer to enter &/or retrieve patient clinical information; assures completion of unit shift reports

Serves as contact for families, external agencies & staff;

Coordinates off-ground appointments (e.g., shopping, transportation to hospitals)

Assures compliance with standards of accrediting agencies (e.g., Joint Commission, Medicare); supports & implements National Patient Safety Goals

Assists in the development of nursing &/or hospital policies/procedures.

Staff Supervision:

Directly supervises Psych/DD Nurses, LPNs, & TPWs/PATs on shift

Facilitates use of "Team Scheduling"; ensures scheduling of adequate staffing based upon patient acuity

Manages use of overtime

Approves/disapproves leave

Completes performance reviews & competencies in a timely manner

Recruits & supports retention of nursing staff

Assists with staff orientation; counsels/coaches/mentors staff

Participates in continuing education training of staff for required CEUs to educate & guide staff in holistic care & therapeutic treatment of patients (e.g., psychiatric, physical, cultural, social, spiritual, etc.)

Assures that staff remains current with hospital training requirements

Completes first step in disciplinary process

Develops & implements performance improvement plans

Attends &/or participates in meetings, as assigned

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of #15 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 5 8-hour shifts of 2:30PM - 11:00PM for second shift and 10:30PM - 7:00AM for third shift and require an every other weekend rotation. Schedule may be able to potentially flex to work 10:30am-11pm on the weekend rotation and earn an additional day off during the week within that pay period. Note, schedule may vary based on needs of the business.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Employee Development Funds

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Deferred Compensation

Qualifications:

Requires current license as registered professional nurse (RN) in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 24 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in counseling. -Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Nursing