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Job Summary:
The
Registered Nurse, Shift Supervisor is
responsible for providing clinical and
administrative supervision, support and
coordination of patient and staff
activities on shift duties.
Job
Description:
The
Registered Nurse, Shift Supervisor will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
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Serve
in a supervisory capacity on
assigned shift by providing clinical
and administrative support to the
in-patient nursing units on shift
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Conduct admissions in compliance
with applicable standards,
regulations and hospital protocol
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Supervise and assign areas of
responsibility for RNs, LPNs and
MHTs during shift
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Collect
and analyze data regarding the
patient’s physical, psychosocial,
environmental, self-care,
educational, and anticipated
discharge planning needs
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Determine patients’ alcohol or drug
toxicity and identify signs of
withdrawal
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Develop a comprehensive outline of
care and specific goals and
interventions to be included in
treatment planning
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Administer medications in a safe,
accurate, and timely manner
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Monitor patients following nursing
unit policies and procedures
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Communicate changes in patient’s
status (legal, psychiatric,
physical) with attending physician
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Inform incoming shift of any changes
or problems with patients to promote
continuity of care.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill
For Registered Nurse, Shift Supervisor Job
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Five years recent nursing experience
in a psychiatric setting with
previous supervisory experience
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Familiarity with nursing and
hospital organizational functions,
including inter and
intra-departmental relationships.
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For
Registered Nurse, Shift Supervisor Job
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