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Overview
nNursing Supervisor, Care Management Adminstration Support
nFull Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
nPeninsula Overview:
nPeninsula Behavioral Health ( , a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives.
nTo learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities. (
nPosition Summary:
nProvides quality patient care by assessing, evaluating, and supervising nursing operations during his/her shift, by serving as a clinical resource for nursing staff, and by providing administrative oversight for the Hospital in the absence of other leadership.
nResponsibilities
nSupervisory and Administrative Responsibilities
nnnPerforms ongoing evaluation of hospital activities throughout shift and coordinates staff response to meet patient needs and hospital demands.
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nnReviews and adjusts staffing as needed. Communicates staffing adjustments and call-ins through proper channels.
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nnPrepares shift report and communicates such to on-coming Nursing Supervisor.
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nnReviews and adjusts as needed work assignments, directs work activities, and coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
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nnMeets with Nursing Manager on a regular basis for supervision, planning, and consultation on department and shift issues. Participates in Nursing Leadership meetings as requested.
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nnCommunicates with other Hospital departments and staff members as needed to coordinate patient care activities.
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nnProvides input for the performance appraisal of nursing staff on applicable shift.
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nnPerforms or delegates charge nurse functions including:
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nnMedical pre-screening of potential patients
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nnOverseeing of patient flow for optimal bed management, and
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nnAppropriate communication with Admissions, Clinical Leaders, Nursing Leaders for problem resolution
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nnParticipates in the review and investigation of all variances and/or complaints completed on shift and provides recommendations for process and/or performance improvement when indicated.
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nnNotifies the Nursing Leader on Call of need to activate the Emergency Disaster Plan and acts as the lead person in the absence of Administrative Staff until their arrival.
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nnAssists in maintaining the programs in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including licensure and the Joint Commission accreditation.
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nnMay perform chart audits to assess nursing documentation.
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nnMaintains responsibility for charge keys and pager.
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nnActs as advocate to find resources such as supplies as needed. Listens to staff problems and effectively resolves conflict as necessary. Resolves patient/family complaints when necessary.
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n nUnit Responsibilities
nnnResponsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment as part of the patient care teams and maintains on-going communication with all nursing staff regarding individual patient needs and/or concerns.
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nnUnderstands the policies and procedures for emergencies and is responsible for coordination of response.
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n nClinical Responsibilities
nnnDemonstrates and maintains competence in using therapeutic communication skills, small group dynamics and the therapeutic milieu to provide support and limits for the patients and to carry out the treatment plan for each patient as part of the patient care teams.
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nnServes as a role model for nursing staff in interacting with the patients and in carrying out Treatment Team interventions with the patients.
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nnIn a cohesive team approach works to minimize the use of restrictive measures with patients with a focus on least restrictive interventions.
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nnActs as a clinical resource person for staff in all clinical areas and regularly communicates with clinical/nursing staff regarding clinical issues.
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n nTraining and Development Responsibilities
nnnAttends on a regular basis staff training and development sessions in order to enhance job knowledge.
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nnMaintains all necessary certifications – CPR, TCI, etc…
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nnWill seek out and complete additional voluntary training separate from normal departmental offerings.
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nnTakes an active role in facility wide and PBH training and development activities.
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nnAssists with on-unit new employee orientation in tandem with the Nursing Managers.
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nnParticipates and functions on work teams and task forces as assigned.
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n nPersonal Responsibilities
nnnIs punctual and prepared to perform duties and responsibilities.
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nnPresents a professional image, both in appearance and delivery of service.
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nnAble to demonstrate consistently the ability to hold accountable self and co-workers.
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nnAdheres to the ethics and values of the organization as outlined in the PBH “Standards of Performance”.
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nnUnderstands the mission of the organization and is able to communicate such to others.
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nnMaintain a positive attitude and shows the ability to problem-solve through the chain of command as needed.
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nnAdheres to and promotes patient rights.
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nnStrives to provide exemplary customer service.
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n nQualifications
nMinimum Education:
nA graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
nMinimum Experience:
nPrevious experience in the practice of psychiatric nursing is necessary as is the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a leadership capacity. Previous experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
nLicensure Requirement:
nCurrent licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Tennessee. CPR required.
nAptitude:
nMust demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in a positive team oriented manner. Must have excellent assessment skills and the capacity for good judgement. Must demonstrate the ability to apply principles of nursing care. Must show the ability to organize and plan. Must demonstrate the ability to be supportive of staff as well as instructive.
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nFacility Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center
nDepartment Name CARE MGT ADM SUPPORT
Worksite address
louisville, TN, 37777, US
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