SUPV - NURSING

Location

Torrance, CA | United States

Job description

Responsibilities

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS , offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors.  Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures.  Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

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Benefits include :

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Education Assistance up to $5,250.00 annually – Eligibility at 6 months of hire date
• Monthly Loan Reimbursement Program
• SoFi Student Loan Refinance Program
• New Employee Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

The Nursing Supervisor serves as the “House Supervisor” and provides continuous nursing care in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services.  As a key team member in the clinical area, the Nursing Supervisor promotes a climate of effective performance through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff.  Organizes, manages and coordinates nursing services on assigned shift as delegated by the CNO.

The Nursing Supervisor who is a Registered Nurse may service as a Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) and/or a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to perform medical screens (Medical and Mental Health Component) to determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition. 

Knowledge/Skills:

• Interacts positively with patients on a daily basis whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive.
• Capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and provides appropriate supervision/oversight of staff.
• Performs concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
• Works successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Makes sound, independent judgments based on Scientific and/or Ethical principles.
• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Comprehends and performs oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Utilizes effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Utilizes math skills to accurately calculate medication dosages.
• Possesses and keeps current a valid California Driver’s License in order to drive hospital vehicles or on hospital business.

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITON:             

• Must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge and skills specific to age groups, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter.
• Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation upon hire and bi-annually thereafter.
• Must complete all required mandatory inservices annually.
• Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray tri-annually thereafter.
• Must be certified in Handle With Care training within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

Experience:  

• Three (3) years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing, including Charge Nurse experience required;
• Thorough working knowledge of Hospital, Nursing and HR policies/procedures, with demonstrated ability to use skills in clinical and managerial situations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, RNIP’s, LVN’s, LPT’s, Program Specialist, Sr. Psychiatric Assistants and Psychiatric Assistants.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Nurse Manager; Chief Nursing Officer

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required ; Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing preferred.

Credentials: Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing required.

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