Nurse Supervisor (SDSP)

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor (NM1) within the South Dakota Department of Corrections (SD DOC) is accountable for implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements. They work closely with the Health Services Administrator (HSA) to promote high standards of care and support the professional development of nursing staff to provide quality care to patients in various clinical settings. The Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of fellow South Dakotans, provides valuable trainings for professional development, and fosters a team-oriented approach in a friendly work environment.

Requirements

Current, valid license as a Registered Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Three (3) years of full-time experience providing patient care as a Registered Nurse.
Ability to effectively supervise staff.
Ability to effectively treat offender patients.
Maintain required licensure/credentials.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of nursing supervisory experience.
Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

Reviews and ensures compliance of SD DOC policies, clinical standards, nursing protocols, and clinical documentation.
Monitor and facilitate progressive patient care through team approach.
Delivers patient education to include demonstrating and explaining self-care techniques, anticipating possible complications of treatments, informing about desired and undesirable side effects of medication and treatments, and listening to offender concerns.
Assists Health Services Administrator (HSA) and Clinical Compliance & Education Specialist (CCES) in maintaining clinical skills of licensed nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel while ensuring tasks performed are within scope of licensure.
Identifies and addresses potential problems, establishes priorities and proposes corrective actions.
Promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control.
Responsible for payroll, scheduling, and Continuous Performance Communication (CPC) check-ins and appraisals; accountable for completion of shift responsibilities for 8-12 hours per day; point person for daily clinic operations and decisions; assigns nursing staff, coordinates staff orientation, and rearranges and reorganizes clinic routines as needed, assists in hiring, participates in promotional examinations and disciplinary recommendations.
Recommends, implements, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures; functions as an on-call supervisor and as such arranges for coverage when appropriate and approves overtime.
Maintains unit cleanliness while ensuring appropriate stock levels of medical supplies and equipment maintenance.
Coordinates patient care with other departments/agencies/vendors.
Other duties as assigned.