RN House Supervisor

Job Title: RN House 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 16 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 House Supervisor is a registered 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 patients through careful management of staff and other resources. This person 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:

• 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
• Manage nursing schedule to ensure appropriate coverage for weekend shifts.
• Provide back up nursing and/or intake assistance for patients; assist patients with requests and act as a patient advocate
• Participate 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
• 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, Department of Health, state and federal laws
• Utilize crisis prevention intervention when exposed to volatile clients to maintain personal safety for the client and other individuals in the unit
• 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
• Displays a thorough nursing knowledge including assessments, treatment planning, discharge and admission procedures, medication distribution and medical care
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission accreditation requirements; take an active role in maintaining Joint Commission audits and continual readiness within the facility
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• RN license required
• At least two (2) years in the nursing field
• At least one (1) of those years in a leadership role
• Preference given to those with addiction recovery and/or mental health setting experience
• 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 active, unincumbered State Board of Nursing RN licensure
• Must maintain current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None directly
• Oversee the entire hospital operation during the time which administration is not present

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, handle, feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste and smell
• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
• Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive clients is possible. Stress ranges from low to intense depending on the situation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of background and professional reference checks

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation:

• $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 85% Employer Paid Medical premium for employee level coverage – spouse and dependent premiums are subsidized at 50%
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary
• 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses
• Continuing Education Benefits, Employee Referral Bonuses, Holiday Pay, and a generous paid time off plan
• 401K Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonds, WA: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

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.