Nurse Supervisor

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