Job Description

Job Title: Nursing Supervisor

Location: Barnabas Health Corp

Department: Central Access Office

Req#: 0000201963

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The BHTC Nursing Supervisor functions semi-independently, under the direction of the Transfer Center administration as part of the integrated healthcare team. The BHTC Nursing Supervisor will work to manage incoming transfers, assist BH Intake Specialists in securing the most appropriate placement and reviewing complex medical comorbidities with providers and / or facility-specific Administration. The BHTC Nursing Supervisor documents processes clearly and appropriately to provide updates in transfer workflow. The BHTC Nursing Supervisor is also a resource of medical knowledge for BH Intake and Transfer Center Specialists. The BHTC Nursing Supervisor is a key member of the transfer team and ensures the safe arrival of the right patient, to the right bed, at the right time. Knowledge and necessary skills will be utilized to effectively meet the needs of the transfer process. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.  Requires the ability to effectively plan; must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given. Requires enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to work independently/cooperatively with other personnel. Requires the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands/deadlines.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse License
• At least 2 years in a Behavioral Health patient care setting
• The position requires skills and abilities typically gained within 2–3 years of experience in a patient-facing Behavioral Health setting, in addition to an educational background.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 wpm.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 7PM-8AM 
• Night Shift
• PD

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the point of contact for referrals and obtains necessary information to initiate and facilitate the patient’s transfer into RWJBH Healthcare hospitals under administration.
• Proficient in all Transfer Center workflows and protocols.
• Works directly with staff at each client facility to ensure timely access, appropriate bed assignment, and accurate patient information documentation to assist with an appropriate destination plan of care at the receiving facility.  Receiving, documenting, and communicating time-sensitive clinical data from a multitude of sources.
• Demonstrates the ability to triage and prioritize patient information.
• Assigns case load to clinical and support staff and serves as a liaison between behavioral health staff and providers in the instance of a complicated comorbidity.
• Coordinates transport and pick-up times.
• Proficient in Transfer Center database platform, EMR, telephony systems, and Office systems as required to support operations, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and protection of PHI.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory components including, but not limited to, Ethics and Compliance, quality initiatives, and HIPAA; monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance with such regulations and quality initiatives.
• Effectively supports system, facility and department goals and objectives, mission, vision, and values through appropriate use of interpersonal skills and job performance. Support Transfer Center and RWJBH hospital's growth strategies.
• Demonstrates well-defined organizational and time-management skills. Identifies, analyzes, organizes, and solves problems and issues in a timely, effective manner and collaborates with others to make sound, timely decisions.
• Demonstrates commitment to and compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.  Adheres to safety and infection control and prevention policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Other Duties:

• Assists with non-patient-related activities.    
• Assists in putting away supplies.
• Assists in the containment of costs through the appropriate usage and conservation of supplies and equipment.
• Reports of malfunctioning equipment and missing equipment.
• Utilizes free time to the advantage of the department.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Utilizes good communication skills.
• Shows initiative in work tasks.
• Maintains a favorable attitude toward job position and responsibilities.
• Encourages/involves others in a tactful, cooperative manner by using appropriate interpersonal communication skills and teamwork.
• Provides prompt, courteous, friendly service to all customers (patients, physicians, employees, volunteers, vendors, visitors, and patients' families).
• Accepts and follows instructions, guidance and constructive criticism.
• Precepts new employees.
• Appropriately answers the telephone, identifying self and department to the caller.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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