Weekend House Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $4,000

Job Title : Weekend House RN Supervisor

Reports To : Director of Nursing

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC , established in 2009, is a growing, behavioral healthcare treatment platform treating adults with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions under the Northpoint Recovery brand and adolescents with mental healthcare conditions under the Imagine by Northpoint brand.

The Company serves patients with commercial health insurance and is an in-network model. Northpoint has grown from two facilities to fifteen today entirely on a de novo basis with plans to expand rapidly in both existing and new markets.

Organizational values include humility, heart, inspiration and conviction. Our commitment to excellence means doing good for others and engaging in innovative empirical based treatment.

In short, our mission is to help people get their lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.

POSITION SUMMARY : As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Weekend Nurse Supervisor is a licensed professional responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing, and other leaders, with administrative duties and ensuring that quality medical care is coordinated and delivered to to patients through careful management of staff and other resources.

This Weekend Nurse Supervisor will oversee the day to day activities of nursing and support staff and will assist inpatient leaders with education and training of staff, as needed.

This position will foster a team environment between all departments, and is a hands on working supervisor enthusiastically involved in direct patient care, documentation, training, and multi-disciplinary meetings and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :

• Manage and organize daily patient and nurse assignments, delegate daily tasks (such as blood draws)
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to multidisciplinary team as necessary
• Oversee scheduling and staffing of nursing department. Work with the DON to ensure appropriate coverage of shifts
• Provide back up nursing and / or intake assistance for patients; assist patients with requests and act as a patient advocate
• Particpate in the maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment and report needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff
• Oversee the entire hospital operation during the time which administration is not present. Oversee staff performance, maintain schedules and complete education and / or coaching when necessary
• Deliver quality nursing care to ensure goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following Northpoint policies and procedures, and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Provide regular and ongoing nurse education to staff, as needed
• Participate in and facilitate multi-disciplinary staff meetings and huddles
• Take lead on medical screening and admission process
• Provide de-escalation and risk assessment intervention to all patients in need
• Assist Lead Counselor with programming coverage and intervention as needed
• Complete daily audit of risk assessment intervention and completion
• Audit, navigate, and prevent medication error occurrences
• Complete chart audits to regulatory standards and review findings with nursing staff to ensure procedural compliance
• Partner with the DON on performance evaluations and deliver discipline within nursing department in a professional and timely manner, as needed
• Manage FMLA and Short Term Disability paperwork for patients
• Document information regarding patient care and behavior in the electronic medical record as required by established policies and procedures
• Maintain facility structure of medical and psychiatric provider schedule
• Assist DON in conducting department meetings on a routine basis. Ensure appropriate documentation of staff attendance and meeting minutes
• Provide and / or coordinate on-call services for facility staff
• Assist clinical team with admissions and discharges of patients
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of regulatory standards including TJC, and state and federal laws; take an active role in maintaining Joint Commission audits and continual readiness within the facility
• Utilize de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and other individuals in our care
• Under the direction of the DON, assist with Northpoint’s Infection Control Program
• Assist in maintaining medical supplies necessary for daily care of patients
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION :

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a licensed nurse in the state where services are rendered
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and throughout duration of employment
• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience required; preferably with one (1) year inpatient residential experience
• Ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients in area of assigned specialty
• Must display thorough nursing knowledge including assessments, treatment planning, discharge and admission procedures, medication distribution and medical care
• Ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients in area of assigned specialty
• Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board
• Knowledge and skills in English usage, interpersonal relationships and excellent communication skills

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Quickly and effectively identify and resolve problematic situations
• Comfortable analyzing information and dealing with complexity
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS :

• Must hold an active Nurse license in the state where treatment services are rendered
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment
• RN or LPN required
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must maintain current nationally accredited CPR / First Aid / AED certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.

It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint Recovery is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.