Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
LifeStream Behavioral Center
Leesburg, FL

RN Supervisor (Night Shift) - Inpatient Nursing 056

LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, and Hernando Counties. RN SUPERVISOR (Night Shift) - Inpatient Nursing 056 JOB SUMMARY: The RN Supervisor provides professional psychiatric nursing care, via own task functions and supervision of the task of other nursing personnel on their shift. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensures all members of on his/her team provide quality and effective nursing care. * Assists the Nurse Administrator(s) to improve inpatient nursing services care delivery systems * Plans, organizes, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates client care provided by staff under his/her supervision * Accurately assesses client's needs and prioritizes care * Develops effective client care plans * Utilizes knowledge to facilitate psycho-educational groups * Oversees and manages unit * Effectively supervises those employees assigned to the unit * Documents service provision in an accurate and timely manner * Facilitates the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu with the cooperation of other disciplines Ensures client activities take place as scheduled * Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team which develops and implements treatment plans and goals for all clients assigned to the unit * Administers medications as ordered by the physician * Interacts with clients to establish a therapeutic relationship and facilitates achievement of treatment plan goals in accordance with the nursing directives contained therein * Provides direction and supervision to RN's, LPN's, and Behavioral Technicians * Advises Nurse Administrator(s) in matters of concern to nursing care and client's needs. KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SKILLS: Good verbal and written communications skills are fundamental to satisfactory job performance. Excellent time management skills are vital to satisfactory job performance. Legible hand writing and good documentation skills are helpful. Must be assertive and have a tenacious work ethic. Must be honest, dependable, well-organized, detail oriented, and self-directed. Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Must be able to work cooperatively with a variety of disciplines. Demonstrates leadership and is able to encourage and influence others in a positive, proactive manner. Must be flexible, patient and remain calm in crisis situations. Must demonstrate the ability to interact cooperatively with multiple disciplines and personalities. Collaborates with other personnel to ensure a therapeutic environment. Assists with the performance evaluation of staff under his/her supervision. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Education: * Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required * Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred * Additional education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Clinical Director of Nursing. Experience: * Minimum of Three (3) years nursing management experience in a mental health facility * Minimum of One (1) year in a supervisory position required * Requires thorough understanding of the principle of adult learning, preferably with experience developing and implementing educational programs. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: * Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually. * Other training and/or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of programs. * Level II Background Clearance CHECK OUT THESE GREAT BENEFITS! * Health/Dental/Vision Insurance * Short Term Disability * Pension Plan * 403(b) * PTO (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) * Paid holidays * Flexible Work Schedules * Shift and Weekend Differentials * Employee Discount perks and more! Quick Apply or through LifeStream's Website: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6030993.careers?CareersSearch LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.