Job Description
Are you a results-driven clinical leader with a passion for shaping nursing excellence and developing nursing teams to deliver the highest standards of care?
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is recruiting for a Nurse Supervisor, RN for our Diversion Center, a facility that provides triage and crisis services to individuals in a crisis residential setting.
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, you will manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department ,of the Diversion Center, in accordance with company policy, quality standards of nursing care and government regulations ensuring efficiency and the excellence in the delivery of care.
In addition, this position will supervise all RN, LVN nurses and patient care technician, all of whom provide assessment, care, and treatment of clients’ experiencing a behavioral health crises. Di
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: - Supervises administration of medications, immunizations, and treatment and observes patients for unusual symptoms and reactions.
- Supervises physical, developmental, and psychosocial assessments of client health needs and implements appropriate action.
- Screens crisis telephone calls and makes appropriate referrals.
- Identifies community services and makes referrals to health care services.
- Assists in evaluating services provided and makes recommendations for improvements.
- Participates in quality assurance reviews as required.
- Trains other staff as required.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate a caring attitude and communicate effectively with clients, other staff, law enforcement, and family members.
- Must be able to work as a team member in all areas of planning and assisting individuals in meeting their goals.
- Must be able to make decisions based on sound judgement in collaboration with other team members.
- Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; health care laws and regulations; medical diagnoses and procedures; accepted medical treatment programs; and community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to provide patient care, prepare and maintain records, explain public health law, and to train others.
- Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills and roles.
- Have excellent computer skills for clinical documentation.
- Must be able to administer medication.
- Capable of maintaining regular attendance and at times may need to work evenings and weekends as necessary to ensure coverage of shifts.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Supervisor Duties: - Must be able to supervise 20+ employees
- Hire and train staff
- Develop policy and procedures
- Must be able to do performance evaluations
- Manage program area
Education and Experience: - Must be currently licensed and in good standing as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Two years supervisory experience Required.
- Minimum two years of behavioral health care experience Required.
Position: 313
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Salary: $75,000 annually
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Benefits: Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan ( Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings )**
**Certain Requirements Apply** Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment CENTER INFORMATION: Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network serves as the designated local authority for mental health intellectual and developmental disabilities and Early Childhood Intervention services for McLennan, Bosque Falls, Freestone, Hill and Limestone counties. Throughout the six counties we have approximately thirty (30) facilities and 500 employees. The administrative offices are in Waco, TX.
ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EEO Statement: Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift