The Evening Shift Nurse Supervisor will provide supervision over other nurses and have administrative duties. He/she consults with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved, and carries out all orders received, with appropriate information sharing with the Program Director and Facility Manager. The Nurse Supervisor meets with each client daily, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medication. Responsibilities Facilitating th... more details
Job Description
The Evening Shift Nurse Supervisor will provide supervision over other nurses and have administrative duties. He/she consults with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved, and carries out all orders received, with appropriate information sharing with the Program Director and Facility Manager. The Nurse Supervisor meets with each client daily, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medication.
Responsibilities
Facilitating therapeutic nursing groups
Providing clear and complete client documentation
Implementing Physician Orders
Administering medication as prescribed
Counting narcotics daily, logs appropriately
Meeting regularly with medical and clinical staff to discuss client treatment
Providing assessments of medical problems as needed
Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification
Consulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions
Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, and administering all prescription medication
Responsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Program Director and Facility
Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics
Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
On call rotations via phone and on site if needed for emergency situations only
Oversee schedule for med pass staff
Participating in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable
Participating in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team and the client care committee
Providing administrative oversight of the facility's nursing services, and where appropriate, directly supervising the facility's nursing staff
Assisting in developing and maintaining written objectives, policies and procedures related to nursing services, developing an organization plan, and developing a quality
Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct.
Complies with all Policies and Procedures.
Effectively communicates concerns about client health to the Medical Director and follows up as necessary.
Facilitates medication education for new clients and for all other clients starting new medications.
Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control,
Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
This is a full-time position that will work Monday-Friday 3p-11p, possible weekend coverage will be needed.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at pinelandsrecovery.com.
Qualifications
RN required
Management or supervision experience is preferred
Mental health nursing experience is a plus
RN License in the State required
Must have knowledge of JCAHO & State regulatory requirements
Must have considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practice
Must demonstrate knowledge of Axis I diagnosis and symptoms
Must demonstrate knowledge of medications and their proper application and use
Able to take vital signs, provide first aid, and perform basic evaluation procedures and tests
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.?All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
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