Nursing Supervisor (Internal candidates only) Position Available In Androscoggin, Maine

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Nursing – Lewiston, Idaho

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, the Nursing Supervisor is responsible for administering a health services delivery system for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children and adolescents. The Nursing Supervisor is also responsible to implement accreditation and quality assurance rmendations related to health and nursing services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program of registered nursing.
• In possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the Idaho Board of Nursing.
• Experienced in psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Specialized education or experience working with mental health patients.

Minimum of 19 years of age.
Valid state issued driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States and provide verification.
Able to pass required Background Checks.
Able toplete and maintain all training requirements per agency policy and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience working with children.
• Experience supervising employees.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to assess and treat simple andplex psychiatric and mental health problems from adjustment disorders to serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar illness, major depression and anxiety disorders.
Strong skills to manage, coordinate and evaluate the care and education of the client and family along the health care process.
Ability to manage and support clients who need to be closely monitored.
Trained to ad to medications and therapies withplex protocols.
Expertise in operating medical equipment & ability to be trained in required technology, processes and equipment.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
On-call duty required (must be available to work on short notice).
Have an understanding and respect for children and their needs and the child’s family and culture.
Be physically and emotionally suited to provide services to unrelated children and the problems they present.
Capable of performing activities related to the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(for illustrative purposes)

NURSING 1.

Understands psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions. 2. Conducts intake assessments through interviews with clients and relatives to gather case history. 3. Consults with multidisciplinary team members in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients. 4. Assesses client’s mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms andplaints. 5. Documents client’s medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions and oues. 6. Dispenses medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements. 7. Administers treatments and medications prescribed to clients in a psychiatric treatment facility, including but not limited to those that may be administered by syringes or needles. 8. Specimen collection, including but not limited to intravenous specimen collection. 9. Ensure hygiene and cleanliness of facility and medical/treatment supplies and equipment. 10. Perform physical restraints if and when necessary and only in accordance with applicable law and policy. 11. Monitors client’s medication usage and results. 12. Evaluates client’s behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments. 13. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to help educate clients and family members about mental health and treatment plans. 14. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans. 15. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and clients. 16. Maintains client confidentiality. 17. Creates and maintains accurate records and documentation of client treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. 18. Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, data entry andpleting progress notes in theputer system. 19. Ad to all agency policies and procedures and applicable laws. 20. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or mandated by agency policy and procedures.

SUPERVISORY 1.

Supervise, evaluate, consult and support subordinates. 2. Review and process requests for time off and other types of leave in accordance with agency policy and procedure involving the Human Resources department for all medical leave requests, including but not limited to Family Medical Leave Act requests. 3. Coordinate scheduling of personal time off, when possible, with other clinical and supervisory staff to ensure adequate coverage at all times. 4. Collect and submit department timesheets, reviewing for accuracy. 5. Complete all required evaluations, including both probationary and annual evaluations for all subordinates. 6. Coordinate with Human Resources department, as necessary, in carrying out corrective action and progressive disciplinary action. 7. Communicate with Human Resources department regarding staffing needs, transfers and other changes of status for department. 8. Monitor training needs and deficiencies within the department as set forth by agency policy and procedure standards, coordinating with managers to ensure training standards are met and maintained. 9. Promote and encourage thepetency, development and professional growth of staff, through observation, mentoring, supervision and training. 10. Support the implementation of Trauma-Informed Care approach through training, coaching and mentoring subordinates. 11. Serve as a member of the Safety Committee, working to increase safety and mitigate risk agency wide. 12. Complete Administrative Reviews of respective employee injuries and coordinate with the Human Resources department for all worker’spensation claims. 13. Assists in development and implementation of an agency quality improvement plan as defined by the agency. 14. Under direction of the Clinical Services Director, support the monitoring of a departmental budget following policy and procedure to ensure appropriate use of funds.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1.

Ability to withstand physical and emotional demands associated with performing clinical duties. 2. Requires long hours of remaining in a stationary position (i.e., data entry and record keeping), but also requires frequent moving about in association with providing care to clients and performing other job responsibilities (cleaning, filing, etc.) 3. Extended periods of data entry in a stationary position. 4. Occasional moving of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) in training and recreation. 5. Performing physical intervention duties and restraints on clients. 6. Requires the ability to work at a desk for long periods of time. 7. Frequent moving and positioning self toplete tasks. 8. Ability to operate and utilize objects, tools, equipment, supplies, and controls. 9. Must be able to effectivelymunicate with clients, co-workers, and other third parties in person, in writing, and remotely and must be able to use technology to review information and enter/retrieve data.

WORKING CONDITIONS 1.

Trainings, meetings and other duties occasionally occurring in various buildings on agency property. 2. Treatment of clients with various mental and physical conditions, including clients who could potentially be carrying an infectious ormunicable virus, pathogen or disease. 3. Operation and use of medical protective wear, equipment and supplies, including needles. 4. Dispersing and administering medications and prescription drugs. 5. Administering treatment to clients in a psychiatric treatment facility setting. 6. Ensuring proper cleaning and sanitization that may involve the use of chemicals. 7. Workpleted primarily indoors. 8. Interaction with clients requires adaptability when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or potentially dangerous situations. 9. Treating clients and their families who may act out physically, verbally, or otherwise. The requirements and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable amodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship Northwest Children’s Home, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.