Nursing Supervisor

About the role

Directs services, workflow, and resources for the nursing department in collaboration with the Executive Director, Medical Director, Facilities Manager and Clinical Director.

Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements and practice standards for the nursing departments.
• Ensures that nursing policies and procedures are current and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations to nursing services and healthcare.
• Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management to ensure a high standard of care is maintained.
• Ensures accuracy of patient data and medical records to maintain best practice standards and requirements established by regulatory agencies are met.
• Plans, organizes and directs activities related to staffing, scheduling shifts, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.
• Serves as a key member of the organization’s core management team and ensures effective integration of nursing services into overall operations.
• Oversees nursing staffing levels within the facility on all shifts to ensure quality patient care.
• Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that the assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.
• Coordinates and directs internal and externally driven audits.

Skills

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the State Board of Nursing in the state where the site is located, or licensed in a compact licensure state (provides a multistate license allowing practice across state lines)
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing (required)
• Master's degree or combination of bachelor’s degree and experience (preferred)
• Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire
• One year experience of professional work as an RN supervisor (desirable)
• Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience (strongly preferred)
• Maintain continuing education requirements as required by licensing board
• 2 years of leadership or management experience (required)
• 5 years of leadership or management experience (preferred)