Nurse Supervisor

SCOPE OF WORK

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job duties does not exclude them from the position.

1. Assist Medical Manager and Medical Director in the overall operation of the medication station.
2. Direct daily nursing operations within the Opioid treatment facility.
3. Observe client physical and mental health status for appropriate referrals.
4. Provide necessary Opioid treatment health education.
5. Assure Opioid clients receive medical exams and evaluation procedures.
6. Transcribe physician's orders.
7. Communicate with other medical personnel in case of emergencies.
8. Maintain Opioid supplies and equipment.
9. Coordinate client Medicaid reviews.
10. Submit reports as required.
11. Participate in clinical staffings and team meetings.
12. Maintain quality assurance and licensure standards for medical charts.
13. Coordinate meeting with program and agency nurses to review nursing issues.

­SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

5-9 FTE's

Primary consultant for staff nurses. Assists in carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Agency's policies and any applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing input for performance appraisal; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Understand applicable standards and ensure/monitor compliance as defined by regulatory agencies.
2. Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct, confidentiality, and treatment quality.
3. Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.
4. Apply resource efficiently and responsibly.
5. Identify client and department needs and implement programs to achieve these needs.
6. Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.
7. The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.
8. The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.
9. The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.
10. The ability to follow out code of conduct and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Degree

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

RN

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Two to Four Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and staff. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to perform CPR and other First Aid procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. Required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close, distance, color peripheral and the ability to adjust focus.