HEALTH SERVICES NURSE MANAGER

HILLSIDE INC•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide trauma-informed care to clients in a Residential Psychiatric Treatment Facility, which is guided by the Sanctuary Model. The Health Services Nurse Manager will promote a safe healing environment by using the seven Sanctuary Commitments Emotional Intelligence, Nonviolence, Open Communication, Democracy, Social Responsibility, Social Learning and Growth and Change.

Requirements

Must have RN or LPN licensure.
Must have current/active license to practice nursing in the State of Georgia.
Must not have a record of a felony, misdemeanor or limitation on nursing license.
Must demonstrate effective writing skills.
Duties will occasionally require exposure to blood, tissue or bodily fluids.
Must understand and follow pertinent OSHA and other safety regulations and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years preferred in a similar environment to include supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule assignments for Health Services staff based on established protocol and direction by the Health Services Director.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with nursing standards and Hillside policies.
Assist with supervision of Health Services staff. Provide input for employee performance reviews when due.
Contribute to the emotional and physical safety of the Hillside community by responding to Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) in a timely manner.
Assist in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating total nursing care according to the clients individualized treatment plan using trauma informed approach.
Supervise and assist in the administration of client medications and medical treatments according to physician’s orders. Report client responses to medications and/or treatments.
Assessment of all physical injuries/complaints.
Report all forms of suspected physical and verbal abuse immediately upon knowledge
Monitor communication with the pharmacy regarding medications, prior authorizations and denial of coverage.
Model Sanctuary commitments in all client, staff and customer interactions.
Participate in professional growth and developmental opportunities for self and other Health Services staff.
Leads, guides and trains Health Services staff in protocols and standards of care.
Oversee and performs Quality Assurance on all medical records and internal systems.
Ensure Health Services is always clean and staffed.
Assist in creating and improving standards of care for the Health Services Department.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Health Services Director and VP of Residential Operations and Clinical Services.
Take calls to support and direct the department at least every other week as assigned by the Health Services Director.
Will provide Health Services coverage when needed during staffing shortages caused by vacant positions, call outs, vacations, etc.
Promote and encourage self-care for Health Services staff