It is important that you read the instructions and definitions carefully. This is not a timed process. Using the rating scales provided, you will be asked to rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks. You will be asked how often/frequently you have performed the task, and then, your level of skill in performing the task. Respond to the statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every statement by marking one option for both of the two scales provided in order to receive credit for your response. You may refer to your WORK EXPERIENCE, whether paid or volunteer, your EDUCATION, and/or FORMAL TRAINING COURSES you have completed.
1. Administer disciplinary action on staff to improve their behavior or performance.
2. Approve staff timesheets to ensure attendance and leave usage are recorded accurately and in accordance with company/organization policy.
3. Complete mental health nursing services audits/reviews to ensure proper and complete documentation of patient care activities and participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts.
4. Conduct inspections of a nursing unit to ensure safety, security, cleanliness, adequate appearance, and proper maintenance of equipment, etc.
5. Direct all routine psychiatric technician work activities to provide safe and effective care to patients and adhere to departmental/organizational policies and procedures.
6. Direct/supervise assigned staff in providing active treatment services to ensure implementation of individual program plans.
7. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of required reports to effectively manage, fulfill, and demonstrate compliance with departmental/organizational directives, standards, and regulatory agency requirements.
8. Evaluate problems and complaints to prepare reports and take corrective actions as needed.
9. Evaluate/document staff performance including probationary reports, and periodic and annual performance evaluations to provide timely performance feedback and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
10. Identify program needs to make recommendations for improving services.
11. Investigate complaints from nursing unit staff and/or patients to identify deficiencies and staff training needs and take appropriate actions to ensure a resolution.
12. Mentor staff to enhance their nursing skills and professional development.
13. Monitor the effectiveness of plans/systems to address any risk factors or needed improvements.
14. Monitor the quality and delivery of nursing care provided to patients to adjust operations, as needed, and to meet patient care needs.
15. Monitor/evaluate the work of staff in the nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients to ensure the quality and effectiveness of services provided and make adjustments.
16. Participate in meetings pertaining to patient care to ensure compliance with existing and newly implemented policies and procedures.
17. Prepare staff scheduling calendars, including a vacation calendar, in an electronic staffing system to maintain necessary coverage of a nursing unit.
18. Promote staff development to ensure staff receive individualized training to meet their on-the-job, personal, and/or professional goals.
19. Respond to emergencies to administer/provide life-saving interventions within the scope of your licensure.
20. Supervise the administration of medications and treatments to patients as prescribed by a physician.
21. Supervise the work of staff within an assigned mental health service line delivery area to resolve program and personnel issues, maintain confidentiality, and provide training as needed.
22. Track all required performance evaluations and probationary reports to ensure staff receive timely evaluations.
23. Track all required Psychiatric Technician Licensure, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates, and mandated training to ensure compliance.
24. Work with other treatment team members to plan and coordinate a total treatment plan for patients in a nursing unit and ensure proper level of treatment.
