Registered Nurse/House Supervisor Opportunity in our Behavioral Health Facility

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.  Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion.  In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World'[s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago:  Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and e4quipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. 

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Mission Statement:

To provide superior quality healthcare services that:  PATIENTS recommend to family and friends, PHYSICIANS prefer for their patients, PURCHASERS select for their clients, EMPLOYEES are proud of, and INVESTORS seek for long-term returns.

The RN/HOUSE SUPERVISOR is a key member of our Behavioral Hospital.  The RN/ HOUSE SUPERVISOR organizes, directs and controls staffing schedules, daily assignments, acuity reports, compliance audits and safe/ efficient use of staff resources. Provide direct nursing care in conformance with accepted standards of nursing care practice. Provide guidance, training, and monitoring of staff performance and conduct. Review and/or complete incident reports, infection control reports, patient advocate reports, restraint/seclusion paperwork and review charts to ensure documentation compliance. Be willing to work on projects for quality improvement assigned by the CSU coordinator/ DON.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 12 Hour shifts - with RN self-scheduling
• Career development opportunities within Coastal Harbor Health System and UHS (and its subsidiaries)
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401 (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Organize, direct, and controls staffing schedules, daily assignments, acuity reports, and safe and efficient use of staff resources. Assign duties based on staff competency and resident acuity. Allocate resources appropriately.

• Provide direct nursing care in conformance with accepted standards of nursing care practice. Provide guidance, training, and monitoring of staff performance and conduct.

• Use clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. Complete routine and unexpected job assignments within agreed upon timeframe. Provide intercommunication between unit, department, and hospital staff.

• Assist in the evaluation, monitoring, and development of quality patient care activity schedules. Encourage family involvement.Attend and participate in Nursing Leadership, Nursing, and other hospital meetings/committees as needed. Coordinate delivery of care with hospital departments. Actively participate in on-going development of quality treatment..

• Participate in developing and maintaining unit, departmental, and hospital standards of excellence through problem solving, use of employee evaluations, disciplinary action, committee involvement, and self-directed growth and development. Work with Staff Development Coordinator in identifying needs and providing/scheduling educational opportunities. Participate in and support Performance Improvement initiatives.

• Review and/or complete incident reports, Infection Control Reports, Patient Advocate Reports, Sentinel Events, and employees' Performance Appraisals to assess quality. Maintain patient rights and hospital policies. Review charts to ensure appropriate patient/family forms are signed. Provide and support educational offerings. Plan thorough, organized orientation of new staff. Ensure staff have necessary resources to provide quality care. Participate in policy and procedure development and review.

• Effectively assume responsibility of DON in his/her absence. Willingly accepts additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing.