Registered Nurse Supervisor 2p-10p Monday through Friday, every other weekend and rotating holidays

Gaudenzia•Crownsville, MD

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About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor oversees nursing staff and ensures high-quality patient care at Gaudenzia. Working with the Nurse Manager and other healthcare professionals, the supervisor provides leadership, guidance, and support; coordinates nursing activities and staffing; and maintains compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. The role serves people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, while upholding Gaudenzia’s treatment model and its commitment to dignity and respect. The supervisor provides direct oversight and mentorship to nursing personnel, monitors care and documentation, conducts rounds, collaborates on patient care plans, and supports staffing, recruitment, orientation, and quality improvement activities. The position may assume the Nurse Manager’s duties for designated periods, work at different programs or sites as staffing needs require, and is considered essential during inclement weather. The schedule is 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; degree must be from an accredited college or university professional nursing program.
Current RN license in good standing for the applicable state.
Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, including 1 year treating individuals with substance use, mental health, or related disorders.
Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
A BSN may substitute for 1 year of nursing experience; an MSN may substitute for 2 years of nursing experience and 1 year of charge nurse or supervisory experience.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire nursing staff.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards of practice, and quality improvement methodologies.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with healthcare information systems.
Knowledge of health issues and co-morbidities experienced by people with substance use disorders and mental illness, and of the special populations served, including people with criminal justice involvement, women, children, people experiencing homelessness, and people with HIV/AIDS.
Knowledge of treatment-program principles and procedures, regulatory recordkeeping, nutritional requirements for adults and children, and safe nursing practice.
Ability to exercise administrative and professional supervision; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; build client confidence and cooperation; and work effectively across cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to plan and organize work, prepare accurate records and reports, and maintain effective relationships with clients, staff, healthcare providers, outside agencies, institutions, and the public.
Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
CPR certification and other relevant certifications may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
On-the-job training is offered.

Responsibilities

Ensure clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Gaudenzia’s treatment model.
Coordinate timely client education on addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medications, infectious diseases, mental health, and related topics.
Ensure nursing staff complete documentation according to applicable timelines, levels of care, licensing requirements, and regulations.
Maintain adequate medical-supply inventory and accurate records, and ensure supplies and narcotic medications are stored in accordance with regulations and DEA guidelines.
Supervise and guide registered nurses, LPNs, and CMTs; assign duties based on patient needs, staffing levels, and staff skills.
Mentor nursing staff and provide support, guidance, and education.
Monitor patient care for adherence to protocols, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements; conduct rounds to assess patient status and address concerns.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and update patient care plans.
Coordinate staffing schedules and assess coverage needs based on patient acuity, census, and staff availability.
Participate in recruitment, hiring, and orientation of nursing staff.
Participate in audits, incident investigations, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
Monitor performance indicators related to patient outcomes, infection control, and patient satisfaction; implement process improvements as needed.
Facilitate communication among nursing staff, management, other healthcare disciplines, patients, and families.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate care and resolve care coordination issues.
Assume the Nurse Manager’s duties during designated times, for no more than three consecutive weeks unless otherwise agreed in writing with Human Resources.
Work every other weekend and the required major summer and winter holidays as determined by the Nurse Manager and scheduling needs.
Work during inclement weather and at other Gaudenzia programs or sites when staffing needs require.