Weekend Nurse Supervisor - Medstar Washington Hospital Center - Inpatient Psychiatry - Part-time Night Shift

Overview:

If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and recovery of behavioral health patients, Signet Health is the place for you! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services at Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC).

It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community. You have an exciting opportunity to join Signet Health to be a part of an extraordinary team, committed to making a difference. Bring your compassion for others, expertise and emotional intelligence.

The Weekend Nurse Supervisor is part of the nursing leadership team and assumes responsibility and accountability for the nursing functions, on the weekends, for the Inpatient Psychiatry Department. This person is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral health care to all patients and is responsible for the clinical management of the milieu. This person is responsible for adherence to MWHC policies and procedures and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises and directs all aspects of patient care on the weekends.
• Oversees personnel management, staffing, and coordination of nursing services for the scheduled working shifts, in accordance with established philosophy, objectives, and policies of the hospital to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care.
• Meets with patients and family members to discuss concerns regarding patient care.
• Resolves issues collaboratively with hospital administration and outside facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for The District of Columbia.
• One year Adult Psych, and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred.
• Psychiatric mental health certification a plus.
• Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills.
• Proficient computer skills required; Cerner Medconnect experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Job Type: Part-time Weekend Night Shift

License:

• District of Columbia RN required

Salary Range:

$59/ hourly

EOE

Hospital/Program Description:

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Is a not-for-profit, 912-bed academic medical center in the center of the nation’s capital. Every day, hundreds of people in the region depend on us for their care. It is the busiest and largest hospital in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area and serve as a referral center and the central hub for the region’s most advanced acute medical care.

The inpatient unit has a capacity of 46 beds (24 on Unit 2K and 22 on Unit 2L). Our services are available to adults (18 years and older) for the treatment of all types of psychiatric, mental and emotional disorders, organic disorders with emotional components; the symptoms of which place the patient at imminent risk of harm to self or others.