APU Unit Supervisor

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living:

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation.

Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, fondly referred to in the past as "the Jewish Home," was founded in 1871. Today, 150 years later, it continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults.

What You'll Do as the APU Nurse Supervisor:

The APU Nurse Supervisor is responsible for daily oversight of clinical operations and supervision of nursing staff as clinical treatment is provided to patients on the acute gero-psychiatric unit (APU). This involves coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring all aspects of patient care. APU-NM assures that each patient receives the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with patient's treatment plan. APU-Supervisor assists with administrative duties and ensures that care provided is consistent with established standards and that care is provided in a safe, appropriate and fiscally responsible manner. In addition, the supervisor is responsible for management and development of staff as well as for planning, directing and monitoring operations.

Essential Functions

• Directs, plans, evaluates, and supervises all patient care and initiate corrective action
• Performs daily patient care rounds and reports status of nursing care to interdisciplinary team and Department Director.
• Assists in the implementation of continuous and comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program and participates in the process which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, staff education, and a focus on departmental standards.
• Completes all patient utilization review forms and presents cases to the Utilization Review (UR) Committee.
• Assures that unit operations are in compliance with TITLE 22, OBRA/CMS, and other regulatory requirements and standards.
• Assist with monitoring staffing needs and provide support and training as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable nationally recognized assault-prevention/de-escalation training
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in gero-psychiatric care.
• Works in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to assure an integrated approach.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and Treatment Plan conference meetings.
• Supervises nursing committee meetings and participates in the implementation of committee projects and goals.
• Accepts direct and continuing responsibility for the management of the unit on a 24-hour basis and participates in the Administration on-call rotation
• Utilizes clinical skills and covers units as needed related to staffing needs .
• Serves as a resource and professional role model.
• Evaluates staff knowledge and skill with Education Department team to conduct appropriate in-service training
• Assists Program Director in preparing reports, forms, and resolving standard of care issues in a timely manner.
• Initiates necessary training of staff.
• Interviews, hires, and counsels nursing staff.
• Conducts routine performance evaluation of staff.
• Develops/manages staffing schedule to ensure that shifts have adequate nursing staff to meet unit/census requirements and addresses variances in nursing staffing budget.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees, and ongoing training of assigned staff.
• Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships and communications within the department and other department/disciplines.
• Collaborate with Department Director and other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of clinical and administrative practices in the unit.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychiatric nursing or related field with experience in administration; or
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and 1 year of experience in psychiatric nursing administration; or
• Associate degree in nursing with at least two years of experience in psychiatric nursing and 1 year of administration or supervision experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse and graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Necessary skills include knowledge and experience in a psychiatric treatment milieu, strong management skills, and knowledge of labor relations
• Strong knowledge of state and federal/CMS guidelines and regulations
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and work on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
• Strong commitment to gero-psychiatric care and customer service

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail oriented.
• Capable of performing essential functions of the job

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situation
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
• Fine motor skills
• Visual acuity
• Perform tasks listed above with or without the aid of mechanical devices

Equal Employment Opportunity / ADA / FEHA Compliance

At SFCJL, we comply with the ADA, FEHA, and all applicable employment laws. Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at

SFCJL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $ $76.30/hr depending on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays