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

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Crownsville, MD

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About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor oversees nursing staff and ensures high-quality patient care within Gaudenzia’s healthcare facility. Working with the Nurse Manager and other healthcare professionals, the supervisor provides leadership, guidance, and support to nursing personnel, coordinates nursing activities, addresses staffing needs, and maintains compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. The role supports Gaudenzia’s mission to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The position is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. It is considered essential during inclement weather, and work at multiple programs or sites may be required based on staffing needs. The Nurse Supervisor may assume the Nurse Manager’s duties for designated periods, ordinarily not exceeding three consecutive weeks unless otherwise agreed in writing with Human Resources.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Ensure clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Gaudenzia’s treatment model.
Coordinate timely client counseling on disease concepts of addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, and related topics.
Ensure nursing staff complete documentation within timeframes required by the level of care, licensing, regulations, and agency policy.
Maintain adequate medical-supply inventory and accurate records, and ensure supplies and narcotic medications are stored in accordance with regulations and DEA guidelines.
Directly supervise and guide registered nurses, LPNs, and CMTs; assign duties according to patient needs, staffing levels, and staff skill sets; and mentor and educate nursing staff.
Monitor patient care for adherence to protocols, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements; conduct unit rounds to assess patient status and promote safe, effective care.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and update patient care plans.
Coordinate staffing schedules and assess staffing needs based on patient acuity, census fluctuations, and staff availability.
Participate in recruitment, hiring, and orientation of nursing staff.
Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, incident investigations, and performance-improvement initiatives; monitor indicators related to patient outcomes, infection control, and satisfaction; and implement improvements as needed.
Serve as a liaison among nursing staff, management, and other healthcare disciplines to support communication and collaboration.
Communicate with patients and families to address concerns, provide status updates, and support satisfaction with care.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care.
Assume the Nurse Manager’s duties during designated times, subject to the stated duration limit unless otherwise agreed in writing with Human Resources.
Work every other weekend and required major summer and winter holidays according to the Nurse Manager and scheduling needs.
Work during inclement weather as an essential employee and at other programs or sites when staffing needs require.