Nursing Supervisor

Nexus Family Healing•Austin, MN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus-Family Healing - Austin Campus is looking to add a Nursing Supervisor to join our youth residential program! Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid Registered Nurse license
Minimum of 5 years related experience; preferably in a residential setting
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
Must successfully pass a DHS background check.
Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice To Haves

2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors the provision of medical services that promotes resident physical health and well-being and ensures related staff training is provided per licensing guidelines.
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.
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.
Supervises and participates in the formal process to orientate, mentor, train and develop staff.
Leads, coaches and develops staff and provides skills training and education.
Provides performance management for staff on an ongoing basis and conducts formal performance evaluations.
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.
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.