Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN)

Outreach Development Corp.•Roosevelt, NY

12d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The RN Supervisor assesses health related needs of the clients by monitoring ongoing health and wellbeing. The RN Supervisor directly provides and/or coordinates health services and health-related activities for clients. The RN Supervisor provides on-call nursing for times when we do not have a nurse on site and serves as the health care coordinator. The RN Supervisor provides clinical supervision and direction to the nursing team.

Requirements

Must be a NYS Registered Nurse (RN).
Experience working in a substance abuse treatment setting or special populations required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Experience with AVATAR electronic health records a plus.
Flexibility in scheduling.
Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Neat and punctual.

Responsibilities

Administer Medication, including intermuscular injection, as ordered by MD.
Conduct substance abuse assessments to determine appropriateness for participation in treatment, need for physical exam, or other medical services.
Follow up on any health related referrals made.
Maintain a tracking system to monitor patient health issues, medical appointments, and prescribed medications (Internal/External).
Provide patient education and counseling around health related issues.
Provide staff education around health related issues.
Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs program leadership if any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.
Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other unit meetings.
Prioritize and plan work time efficiently; effectively managing competing demands and dealing with changes, delays, and unexpected events.
Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
Ensure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan, and personnel policy and procedure.
Identify the current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address service and informational deficits.
Perform other duties assigned as relates to role.