House Supervisor- Charge Nurse

House Supervisor- Charge Nurse

Perimeter Behavioral of Arlington has a great opportunity for a Full-Time House Supervisor RN on day shift, to include rotating weekends.

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is conveniently located in Arlington Texas and is a psychiatric children’s hospital providing inpatient programs for children and adolescents. We are committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, then apply today.

The House Supervisor RN's responsibilities include the following:

Maintain effective working relationship with physicians, health professional affiliates, patient’s families, and nursing staff.
Assist in coordinating and supervising services on assigned units to achieve a comfortable and positive patient care atmosphere.
Perform regular rounding on nursing units that include following up with licensed and non-licensed staff, check on acutely ill patients, and greet all new admissions.
Assist in creating a team atmosphere that enhances quality of care and experience for patients.
Provide support and direction for nurses by assisting them in assessments and care planning who may be experiencing a change in condition, assist in prioritizing tasks, provide education, and ensure proper supplies and medications are available.
Facilitate communication between licensed nurses and providers, responsible parties or outside vendors as needed to ensure patient care needs are met promptly and appropriately.
Respond to emergencies and ensure proper measures are conducted and fulfilled.
Ensure proper staffing needs are met on all assigned units.
Qualified candidates for House Supervisor RN should have the following:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Texas or eligible compact license
2 years inpatient mental health experience and 2 years management/supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Must be BLS certified
Must be available to attend a full week of hospital orientation
Schedule:

Day shift, 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Week A (Sunday, Thursday and Friday)
Week B (Monday, Tuesday and Saturday)