Sun Behavioral Erlanger , KY 41018
Posted 1 week ago
Position Summary:
Oversees the Nursing Department staffing in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer. Ensures the department is staffed safely and according to the needs of the milieu.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)
Is responsible to ensure the adequate number and mix of staff are scheduled to provide a safe, therapeutic environment.
Schedules and communicates the nursing schedule to the nursing department employees per established guidelines such as every 4-6 weeks. The process of communicating the schedule may include simply positing the schedule in pre-determined locations or sending via email to all nursing department employees.
Completes and posts daily nursing staffing sheets so oncoming nursing employees know which units to report to for their shift.
Monitors the schedules of the new employees and ensures their on unit orientation with a preceptor is scheduled and communicated to the new employee. Additionally, monitors and communicates with Nursing leadership once a new employee is ready to be schedule independently.
Oversees/assists employee with the HRIS system for missed punches and unit/departmental transfers.
Works collaboratively with the CNO and other nurse leaders the use of PTO for nursing department employees.
Monitors and report time and attendance of nursing employees to the CNO.
Works to develop a schedule and coverage that meets the established requirements minimizing the use of overtime or incentive pay.
Performs other duties as assigned
Safety (15% of performance review)
Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
Follows all safety rules while on the job.
Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
Corrects minor safety hazards.
Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Teamwork (15% of performance review)
Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Integrity (15% of performance review)
Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Compassion (15% of performance review)
Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
Desire to go above and beyond for others
Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School Diploma. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
Preferred: Associate degree
Maintains education and development appropriate for position
Experience
Required: Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
Preferred: A minimum of 1 (one) year experience in staffing a nursing department or similar role.
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