House Supervisor (RN) Nursing Administration- PRN (As Needed)

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.

Mission Statement: To provide individualized, quality behavioral health care, in a safe and secure environment where dignity and respect are upheld by our team of dedicated, caring, professional staff, in a cost-effective manner.

Havenwyck Hospital is a 243 bed, Joint Commission accredited and licensed psychiatric and substance abuse facility. We specializing in providing behavioral health and substance abuse treatment and are located in Auburn Hills overlooking Lake Galloway. 

Havenwyck Hospital provides a continuum of individualized treatment to children, adolescents and adults needing psychiatric and/or substance abuse treatment. Havenwyck strives to create a customized treatment plan for each individual based on level of maturity, life experiences, needs and other factors. Patients at Havenwyck are treated by a qualified multi-disciplinary team, including, but not limited to, a psychiatrist, registered nurses, social workers and recreational therapists, in a warm, supportive environment. Havenwyck Hospital's Residential Treatment Center is a secure treatment program for children and adolescents ages 8 to 17, with emotional and/or behavioral impairments that require them to be in a secure, 24-hour supervised therapeutic living situation. For more information, please visit our website at havenwyckhospital.com. 

Havenwyck Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented  House Supervisor (RN) to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals.

The House Supervisor (RN) is responsible for the overall supervision of the nursing staff. The House Supervisor has working knowledge of hospital and nursing policies, procedures and community resources. The House Supervisor (RN) is responsible for initiating disciplinary action in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager. The ideal candidate has previous management experience and experience working with a multidisciplinary team.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Uses the nursing process to ensure appropriate delivery of nursing care.
• Has a working knowledge of the Hospital's administrative policies and procedures.
• Has a working knowledge of the nursing services policies and procedures.
• Adjusts staffing as needed to ensure proper coverage according to designated staff/patient ratios in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Responsible for replacement of staff who are scheduled but unable to work.
• Reports and informs appropriate administrators of any issues that require follow-up.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing care given, makes rounds throughout the hospital.
• Provides supervision to staff nurses and psychiatric care specialists, including disciplinary action.
• Participates with the Nurse Unit Manager and other nursing managers in the development of therapeutic programs for the unit.
• Serves as a role model for quality nursing care.
• Participates in orientation program for new employees and in-service education for employees when needed.
• Ensures auditing charts for completion, quality and meeting of standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that all admissions during shift are handled appropriately, following the admission policies and procedures.
• Reviews intake information as needed and collaborates with the Intake Referral Coordinator to ensure a timely referral process.
• Directs activities in all emergency situations, according to procedures.
• Participates in the evaluation/competency process for the staff in collaboration with Nurse Unit Manager.
• Assists  with performance improvement activities as required.
• Ensures that patients and families are oriented to the hospital and the unit, deals with family members in a professional, caring manner.
• Investigates unusual incidents/complaints from patients and reports to CNO.