PRN RN House Supervisor Weekends
Council Bluffs, IA - USA
Job Summary
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health in Council Bluffs Iowa is hiring RN House Supervisors!
Shift: Weekend Days
Schedule: PRN
Methodist Health System the regions most established not-for-profit provider has partnered with Acadia Healthcare the nations largest standalone behavioral health company to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs Iowa.
Opened in June 2026 Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults seniors and youth including programs for mood disorders dual diagnosis geriatric psychiatry child & adolescent care PHP/IOP and ECT. The facility will play a vital role in addressing the regions significant behavioral health bed shortage.
Join our team and make a difference every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed
- Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
- Enforce and interpret policies for the delivery of patient and resident care.
- Ensure proper staffing for each unit keeping staff ratio appropriate staffing for patient care needs covering call-offs and vacation time.
- Ensure chart checks are completed seclusion/restraint log is up to date and nursing assessments are completed as well as MARs and report sheets are kept accurate and up to date.
- Rounds are completed at the beginning of shift and perform random audits.
- Assist DON to make sure all staff are oriented and competent to perform required duties. May include coaching staff.
- Provide mentoring and training as needed.
- Assist DON by ensuring facility compliance with professional regulatory and governmental standards.
- Ensure the effective delivery of competent compassionate and safe care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
- Coordinate all care rendered to patients including physician orders and diagnostic information and ensure consultations are ordered.
- Document medical behavioral health information and nursing care.
- Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patients needs. Assist in updating and revising the plan of care as goals/objectives are met or when the patients condition changes.
- Prioritize tasks and delegate staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Leader on shift for all admissions and discharges as well as informing physician of changes in the patients conditions. Adjusts staffing accordingly.
- Utilize administrator-on-call for situations that require additional attention.
- Provides direct care as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred.
Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
Greater than 1 year of experience as an RN strongly preferred.
1 year of experience as an RN in any setting required.
1 year in psychiatric/recovery programs preferred.
Some experience as a charge RN or other leadership position strongly preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.