Nursing Supervisor - Medical Respite

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and management
• Developing strong internal and external partnerships
• Supervise and support the nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
• Convenes and facilitates weekly team meetings to review patient progress and for discharge planning
• Works in collaboration with social services (case manager/behavioral health)
• Aid in the development and enforcement of clinical protocols in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director
• Aid in the development and implementation of all medication storage and management protocols
• Manage inventory and purchasing of nursing/medical supplies
• Observe HIPAA requirements and provide patient privacy within the limitations of the site
• Provide medication management using specified guidelines outlined by the medical respite standard in accordance with the medical respite standards
• Support clinical providers and social services staff on regular care, admissions, and discharge goal plans
• Review medical respite criteria for admissions with referring entities
• Update and maintain daily census
• Assist with patients’ transportation
• Assure the safety of all staff and patients
• Coordinate with nursing staff and the Respite Program Administrator for the scheduling of medical appointments
• Aid in the coordination of Medication-Assisted Therapy, IV antibiotics, oxygen, wound care, and other more specialized clinical patient care needs
• Participate in professional trainings, webinars, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of programs offered and take responsibility for keeping current with respite program changes and new services offered
• Assume new responsibilities as new needs are identified
• Infection Control/Emergency Preparedness: Provide coordination and monitoring services for reporting of suspected or confirmed communicable diseases that can be transmitted through routine contact, and provide on-call services for all respite services in partnership with the Respite Program Administrator
• Monitor respites for consistent hand washing, care of the environment, use of safety syringes and sharps disposal, and use of personal protective equipment
• Manage or participate, as needed, in respite-based communicable disease outbreaks, emergency preparedness/disaster response, and other health initiatives
• Provide education to the community and academic health care professionals to provide comprehensive, culturally competent, continuous care to people experiencing homelessness
• Provides monthly tracking and record keeping on-site for the environment of care report monthly; and discuss and monitor remediation of any deficiencies with PHMC Health leadership staff
• Clinical: Provide resources for screening and immunization to respite staff, as indicated
• Document all services promptly
• Reviews, records, and submits monthly CLIA lab reports
• Oversees seasonal influenza vaccine process in collaboration with site nurse(s)
• Maintains site sign requirements to meet Joint Commission requirements
• Maintains site equipment maintenance
• Attends UDS measures meetings as requested
• Supports effective utilization of the Electronic Medical Record for patient care
• Conducts auditing of nursing documentation; provides feedback and corrections
• Routinely monitor and report outcomes based on HCH data, MARS, on-site logs, and chart review, and develop action plans to address issues identified

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity to the needs and issues of diverse and disenfranchised individuals
• Strong leadership
• Five years in the nursing field
• Infection control and wound care experience required
• Supervisory experience required
• Experience in community health nursing, preferred
• Experience with providing care in shelter and haven environments preferred
• Emergency preparedness experience preferred
• Refined organizational skills and leadership qualities
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
• PA RN license