House Supervisor (RN) - PRN - Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

House Supervisor (RN) - PRN - Evenings/Nights

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, seeks passionate, creative, and goal-oriented team members. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery, and restoration. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to build a career that touches lives.

As a House Supervisor (RN) you will:

• Manages scheduling and staffing of nursing department. Ensures appropriate coverage of shifts. Minimizes use of agency staff and overtime. Approves or denies appropriately the use of time off by staff.

• Monitors staff attendance, keeping accurate records of tardiness, absences, and staff leaving early or staying late. Assists DON in the execution of payroll.

• Provides back up nursing and/or intake assistance for patients. Assists patients with their requests and needs. Provides patients with information. Acts as patient advocate.

• Oversees the entire hospital operation during the time which administration is not present. Oversees performance, maintains schedules, and completes education and coaching when necessary.

• Completes evaluations and delivers disciplines within nursing department in a professional and timely manner.

• Assists DON in conducting department meetings on a routine manner. Ensures appropriate documentation in completed on staff attendance. Creates accurate minutes of meetings.

• Assists in the intake department as necessary.

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of regulatory standards including TJC, Medicaid, state and federal laws.

• Performs conflict resolution and mediation with staff. Appropriately seeks assistance from the DON, Intake manager, and HR when necessary.

• Completes investigations in a thorough and timely manner, ensuring information collected is accurate. Provides information to the appropriate designee to ensure completion of necessary reporting or staff follow up.

• Displays a thorough nursing knowledge including assessments, treatment planning, discharge and admission procedures, medication distribution and medical care.  Personally delivers RN patient care as needed.

• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.

As a House Supervisor (RN) you will have:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.

• Experience:  Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

• License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing, valid driver’s license preferred.

• Additional Requirements:  CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.  Must be at least 21 years of age.  May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.