Lead Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or delegate rapid medical/nursing assessments for all youth admissions.
• Ensure continuous 24/7 nursing coverage and quality clinical services.
• Oversee medication management, physician orders, and coordination with psychiatric providers.
• Provide and supervise crisis and safety planning, discharge coordination, and health education.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies.

Program Management

• Develop and manage nursing schedules; fill shifts when needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary and management meetings.
• Ensure policies and procedures meet VA DBHDS and other regulatory standards.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts and audit clinical documentation.

Supervision & Staff Development

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate RNs and LPNs.
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance management.
• Provide onboarding for new clinical staff and ensure ongoing professional competency.
• Maintain certification as a VA Medication Administration Trainer.

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain HIPAA and accreditation standards.
• Oversee medication dispensing and record-keeping accuracy.
• Evaluate and enhance work processes for compliance and quality outcomes.

Community & Client Support

• Facilitate coordination of care and community linkage upon discharge.
• Support crisis intervention and connect families to resources.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for crisis services.