RN Nurse Supervisor

West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Nurse Supervisor oversees daily clinical operations and ensures that the clinic’s medication room and patient medical records comply with facility policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The role supervises staff, supports quality assurance and continuous improvement, and may provide direct patient-care services such as medication administration and specimen collection. The supervisor may also transport medication to other locations or work on a CTC Mobile Unit, depending on the clinic’s service model. The position is with West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center, an outpatient medication-assisted treatment opioid treatment program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The nursing team provides safe, efficient, compassionate medication dispensing to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder. The stated full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a registered nurse.
At least 2 years of related nursing practice.
Current RN license in the state of Wisconsin.
Current CPR certification where required by state regulation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience, unless otherwise required by state or licensing requirements.
Experience in a behavioral health or addiction recovery environment, inpatient or outpatient.
Nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment, including safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Experience dispensing medication, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
Understanding of nursing best practices in substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
Ability to document medication administration records, patient vitals, and incident reports accurately and promptly in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to controlled substances and patient care, including DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Ensure the clinic medication room complies with facility policies and federal and state laws and regulations.
Supervise daily clinical operations, assign staff, create schedules, and update schedules for providers and support staff when changes occur.
Supervise and evaluate nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other clinic staff as directed.
Review patient medical records to ensure compliance with facility policies and federal and state laws and regulations.
Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance with operational standards.
Participate in program development and the development or implementation of operating policies and procedures.
Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices as requested.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training new staff.
As required, administer medications according to provider orders, document medication administration accurately, and ensure controlled-substance counts are accurately recorded on required documents.
As required, collect and process blood and other specimens and read test results as ordered by program physicians.
Depending on the clinic service model, transport medication to other locations and/or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.