Nurse Supervisor: Interim Housing Program

CARDEA HEALTH•Fremont, CA

1d•$55 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Cardea Health seeks a highly motivated Registered Nurse with a special interest in working with people experiencing homelessness to work as a Nurse Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be invested in Cardea Health’s mission of serving marginalized populations with compassion and empathy. Cardea clinical staff need to be flexible, patient, and willing to work in challenging environments with a diverse population. Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing
Hold current license as a Registered Nurse through the California Board of Registered Nursing
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Must have personal, reliable transportation to and from work sites and shifts
May require evening, holiday, and weekend hours

Nice To Haves

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Detailed oriented and highly organized
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is required
Prior experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is desired
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Supervise the orientation of new clinical staff members to the BHBH site, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate the readiness of clinical staff to work independently and communicate concerns to clinical leadership
Communicate clinical policy initiatives and changes to clinical team.
Ensure that trainings, policy updates, and important information points are communicated across clinical staff
Identify continuing education needs for clinical staff.
Collaborate with clinical leadership to develop and execute continuing education programs
Monitor staff performance, report training and coaching as indicated.
Report issues with staff performance to the program director
Direct the daily clinical care provided on site by Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and caregivers
Develop and enact quality improvement and quality assurance programs appropriate for clinical programs
Arrange and attend case conferences with collaborating partners for complex clients
Standardize clinical documentation practices according to site policies and scope of care
Ensure communication regarding active resident issues occurs across shifts
Coordinate personal care needs with the Caregiver Supervisor and caregiving team
Assist in the arrangement and facilitation of on-site care provided by outside agencies such as home health, wound care, PT/OT and IHSS workers
Provide quality care in accordance with Cardea Health policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect
Conduct client intake assessments upon arrival to the program.
Identify clinical needs and individualized goals of stay.
Execute care plans for admitted clients in collaboration with primary, behavioral, and specialty care teams, medical directors, and clients
Provide clients with appropriate information and education to make informed choices related to medical care and treatment that reflect individual preferences
Maintain communication among other members of the clinical team.
Communicate effectively to partner hospitals, community health clinics, homeless service providers, and other collaborating agencies
Work with team members to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of individual clients.
Participate in the collection and maintenance of data on program operations for reporting and analytical purposes
Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents, including measures designed to stop the spread of Covid-19
Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate
Maintain confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, follow up with Medical Director communication or 911 activation
Practice harm reduction principles, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect
Other duties as assigned