RN Nurse Supervisor

RN Nurse Supervisor

Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US and is recognized for high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine. Mentored by respected experts in the field and ranked among Newsweek's Best Treatment Centers in PA five years in a row, Caron has built a culture that supports and sustains trauma-informed, resilient staff at all levels of the organization and values personal and professional growth. We invest in our employees, providing financial plans, generous Paid Time Off programs, paid holidays, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and benchmarking to ensure ongoing competitive compensation. Full-Time employee benefits also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages with wellness plan reduced insurance premiums and company-paid life and disability insurance. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.

RN Nurse Supervisor

Full Time, 2nd shift

Have the opportunity to work either 5, 8-hour shifts (2:30pm-11pm) or 4, 10-hour shift (1pm-11pm) - Your Choice!

Schedule includes working every other weekend, with a repeating 2-week schedule

RN Nurse Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Nurse Supervisor will assure adequate staffing, orientation, training, communication and compliance with facility policies; administer work rules, regulations and disciplinary action when necessary; appraise employee performance and recommend change of status and wage adjustment for direct reports.
2. The Shift Supervisor also functions in the role of charge nurse.
3. Plan and implement safe and efficient nursing care in accordance with patient needs, staffing and cost containment guidelines.
4. The Nurse Supervisor will monitor and oversee implementation of written Treatment Plan with staff.
5. Monitor medical notes through chart review to assure safety standards of care are met.
6. Assess status of select patients through personal interaction to determine level of care required as needed.
7. Plan and assist in patient education.
8. Monitor and evaluate educational tools and procedures utilized by staff.
9. The Nurse Supervisor will review charts and/or audits to assure that all physician orders are transcribed and implemented appropriately.
10. Participate in quality review of records and incident report findings.
11. Develop and implement specific standards for units.
12. Facilitate communication between staff and ADON.
13. Monitor proper equipment and supplies.
14. The Nurse Supervisor oversees team involved for proper patient charges.
15. Serve on Nursing Work Groups.
16. Assure staff attendance at all required in-services and other meetings as required
17. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.
2. Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.
3. Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on Caron properties.
4. Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.

Experience / Education Qualifications:

1. Currently state licensed as RN.
2. Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.
3. 1-3 years' experience in leading or supervising a team
4. 2 years' continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.
5. Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.
6. Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.
7. Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software

Competencies / Measurements:

1. Knowledge of commonly used withdrawal and psychotropic medications and their side effects - Competency exam.
2. Knowledge of chemical dependency symptoms, process and treatment modalities - Competency exam.
3. Ability to utilize medical equipment including EKG machine, glucometers, aerosol treatment machines, oxygen tanks, and suction machine - Annual training, proficiency demonstration
4. Administer medications correctly and document thoroughly - Quality control occurrence report.
5. Medical/Nursing documentation - Quality control of medical documentation according to predetermined standards.
6. Perform diagnostic screening tests such as identified waived testing - Proficiency demonstration.
7. Ability to effectively manage staff – including hiring, training, performance management, etc. - Proficiency demonstration.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Registered Nurse

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