Gilead - Nurse Supervisor (RN) Days

Gilead Community Services • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

Gilead Community Services is seeking a skilled, recovery-oriented Residential Nurse Supervisor for its New Britain-area residential substance use disorder treatment program. The role provides psychiatric, substance use, and medical care to individuals in residential support programs and provides leadership and cohesion to the agency nursing team through supervision, team meetings, clinical consultations, and other support as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. The position includes on-call responsibilities, including after-hours and weekend coverage for Initial Nursing Assessments for admissions.

The Nurse Supervisor works with program leadership and clinical providers to support clinical services, effective program operations, regulatory compliance, client health and safety, and recovery-oriented care. The role also supports nursing team workflows and relationships with treatment providers and stakeholders. This is a non-union position.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure.
• Five years of total experience.
• Prior medical and clinical experience in mental health and addictions.
• Current knowledge and competence in community treatment, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and staff supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing, with proof maintained and provided.
• Ability to provide leadership under stressful or crisis situations.
• Ability to travel to various agencies and businesses as needed.
• Must meet and maintain required training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and sound judgment supporting NASW standards of care.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
• Two years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between programs, physicians, psychiatrists, and Advanced Practice Practical Nurses to communicate changes in clients’ mental health status and medication compliance and identify medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Provide clinical knowledge about severe and prolonged mental health and substance use disorders, along with medical knowledge related to health and well-being.
• Support program leadership in implementing clinical services, best-practice care models, and daily functions required by contractual and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct health histories, health assessments, and medical evaluations of emergent client medical issues as needed, identifying potential issues and trends.
• Make appropriate community referrals to help ensure clients’ basic health needs are met.
• Provide ongoing medical education to case managers informally and through training.
• Ensure proper orientation, training, and management of the medication administration system and medication supplies; monitor medication errors and assist directors in determining appropriate corrective action.
• Provide on-call coverage and conduct Initial Nursing Assessments for after-hours and weekend admissions.
• Support compliance with contractual agreements, certifications, and licensing regulations, including DMHAS, DPH, and CARF requirements.
• Maintain and implement recovery philosophies in work with staff, clients, families, and the community.
• Participate in program and clinical meetings and ad hoc work groups to advance the program’s mission inside and outside the organization.
• Monitor positive outcome measures defined by licensing regulations and agency quality assurance processes.
• Ensure program compliance through timely and accurate internal and external data reporting as needed.
• Consult with clinical leadership about medical and mental health needs related to risk management.
• Collaborate with Program Directors on nursing schedules, time-off requests, and daily nursing team workflow.
• Build and maintain relationships with collaborative treatment providers and stakeholders, including pharmacies, laboratories, hospitals, and visiting nurse agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HRSA Loan Repayment Programs may be available to eligible employees in qualifying full-time or part-time clinical or paraprofessional positions.
• Paid vacation, 13 holidays, 2 paid personal days, and 12 sick days.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Scholarship programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free long-term disability insurance.
• Affordable short- and long-term life insurance options.
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior