Director of Nursing

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Nashville, TN

25d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Director of Nursing provides general oversight of all nursing staff and directly supervises the Milieu Supervisor and nursing staff. The role is responsible for medical and nursing policies and procedures, staff training, and requirements associated with accrediting bodies. The position also coordinates medical care and communication among nursing staff, clients, the Nurse Practitioner, the Milieu Supervisor, medical vendors, and other care team members at Aster Springs Nashville, a residential eating disorder treatment facility.

Requirements

Current Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of nursing or clinical experience in the eating disorder field.

Responsibilities

Oversee or perform daily client vital-sign and glucose monitoring.
Oversee daily medical issues and report concerns to the Nurse Practitioner as needed.
Oversee or perform medication distribution and keep medication lists current.
Order medications and ensure their proper delivery from the pharmacy.
Work with insurance companies on patient medications and complete required forms or calls.
Oversee or perform blood draws and follow up on lab values.
Oversee medication orders from the physician or Nurse Practitioner and follow up on orders daily.
Oversee and place medical supply orders, maintain stock, and arrange pickup.
Oversee and schedule client appointments and tests, communicating with the Milieu Supervisor.
Serve as the main communicator among the Milieu Supervisor, Nurse Practitioner, nurses, and clients.
Participate in occasional reviews with insurance companies.
Oversee or perform nursing duties for client admissions and discharges.
Ensure effective communication between medical and nursing staff and medical vendors.
Oversee and administer pertinent medical procedures.
Serve on call as scheduled.
Oversee accurate medication charting, procedures, and training for nursing staff.
Work closely with the registered dietitian on client weight-restoration needs and issues.
Monitor labs, EKGs, and other tests and communicate results to the Nurse Practitioner.
Oversee pharmacy paperwork and forms, including those for controlled substances.
Oversee administration of yearly vaccines.
Oversee the infection-control and quarantine programs for staff and clients.
Oversee and maintain biohazard accounts and procedures.