Assistant Residential Nursing Supervisor (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health diagnosis.  PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS:

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching (50% up to maximum of 6% employee contribution) available after 1 year of full-time employment.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, and qualified supervision.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall delivery of quality nursing services provided at Operation PAR inpatient treatment programs while also ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards. Directly supervises direct care nursing staff at two PAR locations which offer residential substance use disorder treatment. Maintains quality medical services for clients based on rules, regulations, and agency standards. Assures that all documentation is accurate, timely and of the utmost quality. Assures that interactions with funders, third party payers, and client families are timely, accurate and courteous. Responsible for implementation of new policies, procedures, forms, and other changes. This position will be assisting with our Endocarditis program and there will be some on call hours required (every other weekend).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse required
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience in an in-patient or out-patient mental health or substance abuse setting preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• One year of supervisory experience preferred

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses development needs of subordinates and provides opportunities for development. Ensures cross-training of medical staff.
• Monitoring staff tasks: recognizes areas that are noteworthy or deficient and provides appropriate feedback and/or direction.
• Uses the Nursing Process to collect client data upon admission in an orderly and organized fashion.
• Understands the need for and demonstrates as appropriate, collaboration with other members of the care team in planning care.
• Involves client and significant others, as appropriate in developing plan of care.
• Updates plan of care whenever physician orders or nursing interventions are discontinued, or updated orders are initiated, in a timely manner.
• Identify client’s discharge needs and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Protects client’s rights to privacy and confidentiality in the preparation and handling of records, especially in relation to the communication of client information with third parties.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the environmental needs of client by evaluating ADLs, mental status, etc.
• Understands a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance use disorders. 
• Recognizes potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.
• Understands the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and describes treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid and current driver's license or state ID card.

Must pass a level II background check ( and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP