Nursing Supervisor, RN

Location: Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center- Wilmer, TX, US, 75172

Position Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: M-F (Varies on Intake Days)

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises staff engaged in delivering nursing services, such as conducting comprehensive assessments, taking vitals, interviewing prospective clients, completing client admission forms, medical history, and other duties assigned. Smaller community - 35 population with a maximum of 100 clients to service altogether. Coordinates nursing processes and audits medical records for accuracy. Reviews medical policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Acts as liaison with physicians, psychiatrists and other medical professionals to ensure appropriate care. Responsible for the management of medical emergencies on campus and the supervision of the nursing staff outside of normal work hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews, hires, and oversees the training and development of staff. Schedules, assigns work to, evaluates the performance of and, when necessary, applies appropriate discipline to staff. Ensures compliance with established personnel policies and achievement of objectives for professional growth and development of staff.
• Documents and charts client assessment data, medical needs scheduled appointments, treatment plan, and so forth; transcribes physician orders. Audits medical charts to review comprehensive assessments to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and appropriateness of care. Audits medical records to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance. Identifies and resolves discrepancies.
• Assists medical consultants by setting up room and supplies for scheduled procedure, explaining procedure to clients and eliciting their cooperation, passing instruments and supplies, accepting and labeling specimens. Also reports client observations, evaluations of medical problems and potential barriers to achieving functional state of health to support recovery.
• Serves as professional resource to nursing staff in evaluating unusually complex cases and devising appropriate treatment responses. Responsible for resolving management problems such interdepartmental barriers to delivery of care utilizing appropriate resources.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to medical services. Interprets and enforces Gateway’s overall objectives, as well as funding agencies policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Assists in conducting initial health screenings and assessment of clients’ condition, and contributes information to aid in planning and evaluating care to meet identified medical needs.
• Determines developmentally appropriate referral sources for clients requiring further medical, dental, or psychiatric diagnoses or treatment; schedules appointments; coordinates client transportation to scheduled appointments; conducts follow-up to ensure successful implementation of care plan and completion of necessary exams, tests and treatments; evaluates client response to treatments; instructs clients in self-care; and completes discharge plan summaries.
• Performs triage of clients presenting symptoms, and performs both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physician or as warranted by assessed condition, in accordance with established protocols. Refers more complex injuries or illnesses to appropriate health care professionals.
• Administers or supervises client self-administration of medications as prescribed by physician. Monitors clients for reactions, side effects, or contraindications; and confers as necessary with physician or pharmacist on withholding or continuing medications. Contacts pharmacy to order prescribed medications. Dispenses nonprescription medications as necessary and appropriate.
• Conducts educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning health, treatment of medical issues related to substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, infection control, and so forth. Completes required documentation on class participation, progress and attendance.
• Conducts annual tuberculosis testing, and maintains related records in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, including management of medical emergencies on campus and the supervision of the nursing staff outside of normal work hours.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education / experience / certifications / licensure must meet contractual requirements:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (Will consider applicants without an Associate's degree if licensed as a Registered nurse), preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Current State license as a Registered Nurse
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible nursing experience. One (1) year experience in psychiatric and/or substance abuse field preferred. Experience with managing a clinic preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of the principles of physical growth and development and psychosocial development to assess and interpret client data and identify individual needs and provide health-related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population
• Strong organizational skills to manage client health care activities; time management skills to work independently in developing and implementing appropriate responses to identified medical needs
• Strong analytical skills to resolve frequently complex issues, coordinate compliance and successfully implement change
• Strong communication skills to obtain assessment information, instruct clients and elicit their cooperation in managing their care, conduct educational classes, and maintain effective working relationships and contacts with other employees and health care professionals

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Corrections

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location