Nurse Manager

Apis Services Inc•Shelby, OH

11d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring: Nurse Manager at Abraxas Ohio - In this role, you will help improve the lives of at-risk youth in our community. Abraxas Ohio, located in Shelby, is a residential treatment facility for at-risk adolescent males. We provide specialized services for behavioral, mental health and drug and alcohol treatment. POSITION SUMMARY: This is a professional position managing the medical department to promote good health, treat minor medical problems, respond to medical emergencies and ensure the medical needs of the residents are addressed.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse, licensed in Ohio, with a minimum of three years experience in nursing supervision
Familiarity with adolescent health assessment and drug abuse pharmacology.
Emergency medical aid experience.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Criminal clearances (specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in alcohol and other drug treatment and/or psychiatric treatment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides routine medical services to residents.
Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the physician, assists with the medical treatment of residents.
Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medication as needed.
Provides medical information, education and health training to residents.
Develops and monitors the implementation of medical treatment plans for residents’ health problems that require medical management.
This includes the medical aspects of substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
Provide an Initial Health Screen to all new residents.
Available/on call 24/7, either on-site or via phone or virtual technology.
Requisitions and controls all medications and medical supplies.
Makes appropriate referrals to medical agencies/practitioners.
Documents medical services and maintains medical files for all residents.
Maintains record of medications dispensed.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures as they relate to the medical department.
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local licensing requirements.
Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with exposure control plans.
Evaluates the quality of the medical care that residents have received.
Initiates and/or prepares subordinate performance evaluations.
Provides subordinates with corrective action as necessary.
Provides subordinates with supervisory conferences as needed.
Develops a staff schedule for the medical department.