Nursing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

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

Duties and 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.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the State Board of Nursing in the State in which the site is located or licensed in a compact licensure state provides a multistate license that allows nurses to practice with patients across state lines.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education/Experience/Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a 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 is 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.
• 5years of leadership or management experience preferred.