What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Supervisor position at Steppingstone?
The Recovery Support Nurse works as an integral part of the Clinical
Team. The Nurse Supervisor will perform, but is not limited to, the
following duties: supervises Medication Specialists in all residential
programs, performs ongoing assessment, intakes, evaluations, triage,
teaching, inductions, stabilizations, monitoring of consumers in
treatment program. Assist the prescribers with the care of the consumers
within the treatment program, and facilitate support and services
provided at other settings. This position requires flexible scheduling
consisting of 1st and 2nd shift. The agency has the right to change
shifts based on the needs of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assume overall responsibility for residential program medication
policies and procedures including the supervision of assigned personnel.
Collaborates, communicates, and meets with treatment team and other
practice care team staff as needed and required. Provide training to
staff to ensure proper procedures are being followed. Oversight and
monitoring of customer medications. Coordinate individualized treatment
plans. Conduct confidential, quality assessments that are gender and
culturally responsive and trauma informed. Assess and interpret
treatment outcomes. Assume overall responsibility for Quality Assurance
of various medication records. Assist with non-scheduled nursing needs
during/throughout the shift. These requests vary from assistance with
walk-ins, triage, stabilizing an acutely ill patient until the ambulance
arrives, administering a nebulizer treatment or other stabilizing
interventions. Works with the pharmacies and the team in obtaining
medication orders, prescriptions, refills, prior authorizations and
communication as needed. Actively participate in policy/protocol
development for the program. Provide ongoing management, education, and
support of consumers in all phases of treatment including; medication
teaching, monitoring, pill counts, observed dosing, and medication
refills. Exhibits non-judgmental, empathetic and supportive approach
when communicating with consumers/families and staff Collaboration with
licensed, prescribing physicians and pharmacy. Use clear, concise, and
effective written and oral communication; and comply with departmental
policies when sharing/documenting relevant consumer care data. Ability
to climb three flights of stairs to deal with emergencies. Ability to
respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue,
Police, and Medical, etc. Administrative Tasks: Complete all required
documentation in a timely manner. Perform program recordkeeping and
filing, and organize vital documents. Participate in required
supervisions, staff meetings and trainings. Provide consultation and
collaborate with outside providers. Participate and cooperate in any
investigations conducted by internal and external agencies. Ability to
use a computer including inputting information into the electronic
health record. Compliance Requirements: Remain awake during your shift
at all times. Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and
certifications. Adhere to program/project/department requirements and
services. Comply with the established protocol for medication
management/distribution. Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines
including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Nurse must perform each essential
function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
Individuals With Disabilities To Perform Essential Functions. The
qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill
and/or ability required. Current MA RN license and CPR certification.
Minimum of three years of experience in substance abuse field with
Community Health Experience Preferred. Health Assessment Skills And
coordination and delegation skills necessary. Meet continuing
Team. The Nurse Supervisor will perform, but is not limited to, the
following duties: supervises Medication Specialists in all residential
programs, performs ongoing assessment, intakes, evaluations, triage,
teaching, inductions, stabilizations, monitoring of consumers in
treatment program. Assist the prescribers with the care of the consumers
within the treatment program, and facilitate support and services
provided at other settings. This position requires flexible scheduling
consisting of 1st and 2nd shift. The agency has the right to change
shifts based on the needs of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assume overall responsibility for residential program medication
policies and procedures including the supervision of assigned personnel.
Collaborates, communicates, and meets with treatment team and other
practice care team staff as needed and required. Provide training to
staff to ensure proper procedures are being followed. Oversight and
monitoring of customer medications. Coordinate individualized treatment
plans. Conduct confidential, quality assessments that are gender and
culturally responsive and trauma informed. Assess and interpret
treatment outcomes. Assume overall responsibility for Quality Assurance
of various medication records. Assist with non-scheduled nursing needs
during/throughout the shift. These requests vary from assistance with
walk-ins, triage, stabilizing an acutely ill patient until the ambulance
arrives, administering a nebulizer treatment or other stabilizing
interventions. Works with the pharmacies and the team in obtaining
medication orders, prescriptions, refills, prior authorizations and
communication as needed. Actively participate in policy/protocol
development for the program. Provide ongoing management, education, and
support of consumers in all phases of treatment including; medication
teaching, monitoring, pill counts, observed dosing, and medication
refills. Exhibits non-judgmental, empathetic and supportive approach
when communicating with consumers/families and staff Collaboration with
licensed, prescribing physicians and pharmacy. Use clear, concise, and
effective written and oral communication; and comply with departmental
policies when sharing/documenting relevant consumer care data. Ability
to climb three flights of stairs to deal with emergencies. Ability to
respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue,
Police, and Medical, etc. Administrative Tasks: Complete all required
documentation in a timely manner. Perform program recordkeeping and
filing, and organize vital documents. Participate in required
supervisions, staff meetings and trainings. Provide consultation and
collaborate with outside providers. Participate and cooperate in any
investigations conducted by internal and external agencies. Ability to
use a computer including inputting information into the electronic
health record. Compliance Requirements: Remain awake during your shift
at all times. Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and
certifications. Adhere to program/project/department requirements and
services. Comply with the established protocol for medication
management/distribution. Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines
including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Nurse must perform each essential
function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
Individuals With Disabilities To Perform Essential Functions. The
qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill
and/or ability required. Current MA RN license and CPR certification.
Minimum of three years of experience in substance abuse field with
Community Health Experience Preferred. Health Assessment Skills And
coordination and delegation skills necessary. Meet continuing