Weekend Nurse Supervisor Days- 7:00am To 7:30pm Sat. & Sun. W/sign On Bonus

**** This role is Sat. & Sun 7a-7:30p. Sign on bonus available *****

The Nursing Supervisor - RN, facilitates delivery of high-quality, safe and effective nursing care, assists in the operation of the nursing department according to the legal guidelines of mental health care in the Commonwealth of MA, supervises staff activities according to the hospital's goals and philosophy, supports nursing staff in interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures and nursing standards of care. Responsible for delivering quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients to support the hospital and program philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients. Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy, symptoms and behaviors of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients.
• Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health, professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients, social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders.
• Knowledgeable of medical and psychological terminology, medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients as well as control, preparation and administration of medications.