Description
Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a new, state-of-the-art facility scheduled to open in Spring 2024 in White Hall, AR. Operated jointly between Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, this new 87,000-square foot, 76-bed hospital, housing 40 inpatient rehabilitation beds with an additional 36 behavioral health beds, will be located just north of Pine Bluff and south of Little Rock. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Job Description:
Assists the administration staff in overseeing and assisting all staff in all functions to ensure the provision of quality general and psychiatric care to patients suffering from substance abuse or psychiatric disorders. Oversee the day-to-day activities of staff in all CCD and nursing areas and assists the department managers with scheduling, education, and discipline of staff when needed. Involved in direct patient care, education and training, and participation in departmental and hospital meetings as assigned. Reviews documentation and works with staff to ensure that documentation is timely, accurate, and complete. The House Supervisor may also serve as a working RN and routinely personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.
- Manages scheduling and staffing of the nursing department. Ensures appropriate coverage of shifts. Minimizes use of agency staff and overtime. Approves or denies appropriately the use of time off by staff.
- Monitors staff attendance, keeping accurate records of tardiness, absences, and staff leaving early or staying late. Assists DON in the execution of payroll.
- Provides backup nursing and/or intake assistance for patients. Assists patients with their requests and needs. Provides patients with information. Acts as patient advocate.
- Oversees the entire hospital operation during the time which administration is not present. Oversees performance, maintains schedules, and completes education and coaching when necessary.
- Completes evaluations and delivers disciplines within the nursing department in a professional and timely manner.
- Assists DON in conducting department meetings on a routine basis. Ensures appropriate documentation is completed on staff attendance. Creates accurate minutes of meetings.
- Assists in the intake department as necessary.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of regulatory standards including TJC, Medicaid, state and federal laws.
- Performs conflict resolution and mediation with staff. Appropriately seeks assistance from the DON, Intake manager, and HR when necessary.
- Completes investigations in a thorough and timely manner, ensuring information collected is accurate. Provides information to the appropriate designee to ensure completion of necessary reporting or staff follow-up.
- Displays a thorough nursing knowledge including assessments, treatment planning, discharge and admission procedures, medication distribution, and medical care. Personally delivers RN patient care as needed.
- Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing, valid driver’s license preferred.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital will provide inpatient rehabilitation services for adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability due to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic surgery, and other conditions. Featuring all private rooms, the rehabilitation section of the hospital will provide intense, interdisciplinary rehabilitation therapies and medical care to improve patients’ functional independence and help them return home. In addition, Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital’s distinct behavioral unit will offer a continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults and seniors, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders; detoxification from alcohol and drugs; and treatment for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other behavioral health illnesses.
