Nurse Supervisor

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is currently seeking a Nursing Supervisor to become a valued member of our team. Provides nursing clinical supervision and leadership within a Division program and/or services and reports to the Division Nurse Manager. Works in collaboration with medical staff and Division administrative leadership to assure delivery of quality nursing services that are patient-centric. Provides oversight for licensed nurses and non-licensed direct care staff in the delivery of nursing care and delegated nursing acts. Monitors and supervises delivery of patient care, and documentation of service provision. Acts as role model and resource person and has the ability to effectively implement the nursing process under the requirements of the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates effective utilization/deployment of nursing staff, encourages professional growth among nursing staff, and ensures delivery of quality nursing services. Scope of responsibilities may encompass more than one unit/program across more than one shift within a Division service area(s).

Your role in action:

• Demonstrates sound management and leadership skills in directing and supervising staff in care provision that supports quality and is patient focused.
• Provides clinical leadership and demonstrates decision making that is clinically sound, systematic, timely, researched and reflects awareness of impact including reporting to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Leads assigned staff in completing duties and assignments, and meeting program/unit productivity requirements.
• Assigns specific tasks and supervises other RN’s, LVN’s and non-licensed staff in service settings in accordance with program design and structure including prioritizing assignments and adjusting priorities when indicated.
• Participates in system and program improvement activities that support quality care delivery.
• Develops and implements operative guidelines that support nursing policies, procedures and practices.
• Participates and makes recommendations for hiring of licensed and non-licensed staff within Division service areas.
• Evaluates and documents employee performance in accordance with Agency requirements.
• Provides leadership activities such as mentoring, coaching, instructing, and corrective feedback when identified for improved employee performance.
• Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient need, licensure and competency.
• Promotes positive work relationships with staff, team members, supervisors and other disciplines and/or agencies.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and demonstrates effective use of time.
• When a provider of nursing care meets the requirements of the Professional Standards of Conduct as identified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act and delivers care within the framework of Center policies, procedures and program operational guidelines utilizing the nursing process.
• Provides ethical nursing care in a confidential, caring, respectful, non-discriminatory manner.
• Performs related work as assigned, adapts to changing work requirements and complies with Center policies and procedures.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years registered nursing experience and a minimum of at least two (2) years of mental health/behavioral health or intellectual/developmental disabilities nursing experience.
• In addition must have a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience in a leadership/supervisory role in nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Nurse Practice Act and nursing professional standards of practice
• Basic principles of psychiatric/mental health nursing and/or developmental disabilities nursing
• Leadership and management principles.
• Principles and practices of effective employee supervision, development and evaluation
• Applicable pharmacy rules and regulations
• Psychopharmacology
• Mental health code and rules, regs, policies related to restraint/seclusion
• Principles of psychiatric emergency management
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Standard Precautions and infection control procedures for dealing with sharp instruments, needles, blood and body fluids.
• Good body mechanics to avoid injury
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Effective data collection skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete task independently.
• Initiative and self direction.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct and evaluate work of nursing and support staff in a 24-hour psychiatric setting
• Able to coordinate well with others and work effectively as a leader.
• Able to use all related medical equipment, machines and monitors.
• Able to execute standard word processing on computer.
• Strong time management skills.
• Clinically sound decision making.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with chronically mentally ill patients and/or developmentally disabled consumers.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

• Your workplace: Position requires community-based engagement. Location of assigned clinic can vary based on program need .
• The environment: Be prepared to navigate challenging situations - you may occasionally encounter unfavorable conditions. Must be able to manage staff effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Your interactions: Engage with a diverse range of individuals, some of whom may be emotional, physically hostile, agitated or uncooperative. This is an opportunity to employ your strong interpersonal skills and patience to make a real impact in their lives.
• This posting is associated with position # 7373