Crisis Nurse Supervisor

SpectraCare•Dothan, AL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be located at our Crisis Center in Dothan, Alabama Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm POSITION SUMMARY/FUNCTION Administer and supervise the nursing aspects of SpectraCare’s Crisis Center in cooperation with and under the policies and procedures of the system. Make recommendations, secure approvals, and carry out actions to ensure and provide quality medical services to individuals in crisis. Work with the Director of Crisis Services and other senior management to coordinate psychiatrist and/or CRNP schedules to ensure system wide psychiatric coverage for all levels of care within the Crisis Center. Directly supervise crisis nurses who assist physicians within the Crisis Services Center. Will work with the program directors to ensure client needs are met, acting as a liaison between medical and clinical services. Position will require on call after hours, including weekends, holidays, and/or evening work. The Crisis Nurse Supervisor may be required to fill in shifts due to employee callouts, staff vacancies, etc. Travel within the five-county catchment area may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge of mental illness, substance use, developmental disability illness and the treatment of disorders.
Knowledge of DSM V, mental health assessments, crisis intervention techniques, and psychotropic medications.
Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications and mental illness/substance use diagnosis.
Ability to respond professionally and efficiently in crisis situations.
Ability to adhere to duties assigned by Medical Director and/or delegate these duties as needed.
Ability to adhere to and perform a wide variety of nursing duties independently and/or with minimal supervision.
Ability to complete and maintain documentation in accordance with and follow guidelines of SpectraCare Personnel Policies, SpectraCare Clinical Policies, including but not limited to the Alabama Board of Nursing, Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.
Ensure necessary documentation is completed and up to date before annual leave or personal leave is taken.
Ability to communicate and educate patients, families, and other health agencies on MI/psychotropic medications, substance use disorders and treatment, etc.
Ability to adhere to SpectraCare policy, HIPAA laws, and 42 CFR concerning confidentiality.
Ability to adhere to health and safety regulations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Skills in verbal and written communication.
Patience and emotional stability.
Ability to maintain medical and psychiatric physician notes, interventions, etc in EMR.
Must perform all duties with the highest standard of ethics.
Ability to Adhere to Dress Code as set forth in the SpectraCare policies and procedures.
Ability to function within professional boundaries with patients and others.
Ability to work well with other staff and patients to ensure safety of program, patients, and other staff.
Ability to function and perform well in stressful environments and manage work related stress to ensure patient safety.
Ability to pass a drug screen when given to include but not limited to pre-employment, random, post-accident, suspicion, etc.
Active Alabama RN license and four or more years’ experience in nursing.
Minimum of two year’s management experience required.
Possess a valid Driver License with good MVR.
Must meet insurability requirements to drive a system vehicle (21 years of age).

Nice To Haves

BSN with Alabama license and five or more years’ experience in nursing.
Four or more years’ management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Crisis Services Director and other senior management to coordinate psychiatrist and/or CRNP schedules to ensure psychiatric coverage for all levels of care in accordance with Alabama Administrative Code and SpectraCare policies.
Directs and administers the nursing functions of the Crisis Center.
Provides oversight of nursing services for clients within the Crisis Center.
Acts as a liaison between medical services and clinical services, local agencies and groups as designated by the Director of Crisis Services.