Nursing Supervisor

Nexus Family Healing•Portland, OR

13d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Nursing Supervisor to our PRTF program in Portland Oregon! This small PRTF program serves up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. The program, located at Nexus’ Walden Crossing, is a secure location, providing high staff to youth ratios as well as 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of other types of therapies. Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth and their families! Position Summary: Our Nursing Supervisor monitors the provision of medical services that promotes resident physical health and well-being and ensures related staff training is provided per licensing guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid Registered Nurse license
Minimum of 5 years related experience; preferably in a residential setting
First Aid/CPR/CPI/Infection Control certification.
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Nice To Haves

2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates medical aspects of admissions and ensures completion of annual physical exams; arranges necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals.
Coordinates the nursing department’s effective delivery of medical services to the resident population while partnering closely with the program team.
Coordinates special needs appointments with external physicians and clinics.
Collects and assesses residents’ medical data in a systematic and ongoing basis, ensuring the medical records are always current.
Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of residents; provides treatment or consultation, as needed and communicates with physicians with appropriate.
Gathers relevant information and provide appropriate care in emergency situations. Directs others as necessary.
Serves as a resource to staff on an ongoing basis regarding resident medical issues.
Participate in new client diagnostic meetings to ensure that a cohesive individual diagnosis for each client is recognized in the client’s ITP.
Implement, monitor, and ensure the compliance of all medical service documentation.
Reviews and assesses Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) on a regular basis.
Supervises the provision of medication administration and documentation; reports any side effects of medication to physicians; reports documentation errors/omissions to appropriate staff management.
Coordinates and/or provides staff training in medication administration and infection control.
Monitors prescription and medical supplies for all programs and ensures orders are placed in a timely fashion.
Provides and ensures proper tracking of staff Hepatitis vaccines per contracting agency guidelines.
Provides first aid care and/or consultation to employees regarding work-related injuries as needed.
Supervises and participates in the formal process to orientate, mentor, train and develop staff within Nexus and licensing guidelines and ensures the process is consistently and effectively administered.
Leads, coaches and develops staff and provides skills training and education regarding resident issues, individual resident’s treatment plans and phases, the provisioning of direct services, behavior management techniques, compliance regarding Medicaid standards and the preparation and maintenance of resident case files and documentation.
Provides performance management for staff on an ongoing basis and conducts formal performance evaluations that are timely and constructive, that include employee development opportunities.
Consults with the Human Resources Department on employee performance issues and opportunities.
Demonstrates the ability to develop a cohesive and effective team, through the use of basic supervision and teambuilding components such as; communicating a clear mission to the team, outlining common goals and promoting shared accountability for outcomes; identifies problems that can inhibit team/staff development and chooses facilitation strategies to help achieve team goals.
Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and enforces policies while holding staff accountable.
Sources and recruits top talent from local colleges and universities.
Develops an on-site curriculum for the Nurse rotational program.
Supervises and facilitates continuous education for internship program.
Provides feedback and updates to colleges regarding the Nurse rotational program.
Attends and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required. Maintains an understanding of all Nexus policies and procedures. Understands and supports the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.
Ensures confidentiality regarding client/resident medical background and treatment issues and complies with Nexus policies involving resident privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families.