Director of Nursing

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Gateway Community Services is proud to be a recognized leader in addiction treatment for adults and adolescents in the Northeast Florida region. Since 1978, Gateway has been committed to providing compassionate services to those lost in the despair of addiction.

OBJECTIVES

A currently competent Registered Nurse who, in consultation with the Sr. Director of Acute Services and Chief Medical Officer performs a variety of supervisory and professional nursing duties. The employee in this position is directly responsible for, and competent to provide, overall nursing management of the Detoxification Unit/Adult Addictions Receiving Facilities, Residential facility, and adolescent residential departments.

The Director of Nursing supervises nursing support staff, administrates the resources of the Duval Detoxification/ARF’s, develops staffing, performs staff orientation and education, collaborates with medical staff and other team members, interfaces with external agencies, oversees development and implementation of Quality Improvement and Infection Control Plan, and demonstrates communication skills, nursing assessment skills, diagnosis, care planning and treatment skills and nursing support staff including delegating, scheduling and coordinating care to ensure the best possible client outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure quality internal and external customer care and service.

2. Maintain working relationships with the Staff Medical Director & other assigned medical staff and Pharmacist.

3. Develop the budget for all grant project-related activities and expenditures.

4. Write and prepare final grant application.

5. Ensure adherence to all guidelines and deadlines.

6. Identify agencies and community organizations relevant to grant project.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

1. Must be eligible through DCF and AHCA with Level II Background checks throughout employment.

2. Must abide by the organization’s Code of Conduct, policy and procedures, and state certification code of ethics.

3. The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.

4. Must complete all in-person and Relias training assigned during probation and throughout employment.

5. Must practice universal precautions as part of regular job duties whenever applicable.

6. Timely and regularly complete all required documentation, reports, and other organization-related paperwork.

7. Must be able to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions using appropriate judgment.

8. Maintain the work area clean and orderly, ensuring safe operating conditions.

9. Must be able to take direction and guidance from managers and supervisors respectfully and function as an effective team member.

10. Must have the ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Associate of Science in Nursing degree. Preferred training includes background in Chemical Dependency Nursing.
• Current Florida licensure as Registered Nurse. Current CPR/First Aid certificate.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record to meet standards for the organization’s insurance requirements.

SKILLS

• A minimum of four years of chemical dependency nursing experience, with competency in the effects and manifestations of substance abuse on adults and adolescents, and a minimum of three years of nursing supervisory experience.
• Must demonstrate competence in administrative and supervisory skills in dealing with subordinate personnel and skilled in communication and ability to engage diverse populations from clients and client families, through and including, all levels of center personnel.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies and life-threatening situations in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to adolescents, adults, families, referral sources, and internal Gateway Team Members.
• Must be able to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision
• Instruct in a variety of educational settings including individuals and groups.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document educational activities.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply state curriculum guidelines.
• Ability to teach a variety of subject areas.

KNOWLEDGE

• Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in current principles and practices related to nursing care of chemically dependent adults who may have a mental health diagnosis, as well as adolescents who may be chemically affected, have mental health disorders and be involved with the Juvenile Justice system.

Gateway Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gateway Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,719.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,719