Nursing Supervisor

💰 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Minimum Qualifications

Age Requirement:
All employees must be at least 20 years of age.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required from an accredited college or university

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas

• Valid driver’s license required

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior experience or training in psychiatric nursing

Preferred Experience/Skills

• More than two (2) years of supervisory experience overseeing registered nurses providing psychiatric patient care

• Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and electronic medication administration records

Position Summary

The Nursing Supervisor serves as the liaison between the Nursing Department and senior hospital leadership to enhance, improve, and innovate clinical programs. This role ensures the comfort and safety of patients and families in accordance with hospital policies, psychiatric residential treatment policies, and all applicable legal and regulatory standards.

The Nursing Supervisor establishes standards of nursing care and practice as defined by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, the State of Kansas, and KVC Health Systems.

KVC employees are expected to work collaboratively with children, families, community partners, and one another in alignment with KVC values:

• The heart of our work is helping people

• Our character is built on authenticity and compassion

• Family connection drives our culture

• Collaboration fuels our improvement

• Urgency and innovation mark our approach

• Diverse perspectives are key to our progress

Employees are expected to serve as role models, remain solutions-focused, build on strengths, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Additional duties may be assigned based on qualifications and program development needs.

• Provide respectful, inclusive leadership to nursing staff

• Demonstrate respect toward colleagues and community stakeholders

• Oversee nursing operations and medication administration services for inpatient and/or residential patients

• Participate in the administrative on-call rotation

• Oversee nurse scheduling

• Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire nursing staff

• Train new employees in accordance with KVC standards and state contract requirements

• Coordinate pharmacy services and serve as liaison with contract pharmacy

• Review and evaluate clinical reports completed by nursing personnel

• Participate in infection control committee and surveillance activities

• Ensure compliance with standards set by The Joint Commission, Kansas Board of Nursing, and other regulatory bodies

• Ensure timeliness and quality of documentation and reporting

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures

• Maintain proficiency with KVC technology systems, including EMR and HRIS

• Oversee in-service training and ensure completion of required training hours

• Assist physicians in educating patients and guardians regarding medication effects and side effects

• Provide accurate updates regarding patient progress to the treatment team

• Participate in treatment team decision-making

• Supervise special treatment procedures delivered to patients

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear

• Frequently required to use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• May occasionally sit for extended periods

• Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds

• Frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds

• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions

• Moderate noise level typical of healthcare environments