Nursing Supervisor

Location: 2488 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10458, US Purpose The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high‑quality, evidence‑based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person‑centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, instill hope, and strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities. Position Overview Responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination of client medical care, oversees all administrative functions in the program medical department, and supervises all RN in the department. Key Essential Functions Oversee all aspects of the medical/nursing department(s) in the program. Implement and integrate medical protocols into the management of client medical diagnoses. Directly supervise nurses assigned to this role. Meet weekly with each nurse and document each meeting. Complete weekly Dayforce for this staff, and annual evaluation. Administer medication to clients within scope of practice. Provide support to staff who oversee client’s medication administration procedures. Perform venipuncture for lab draws. Serve as the medical representative at interdisciplinary team meetings. Coordinate AMAP training with the director of medical quality. Assist in addressing the medical component of audits conducted by regulatory bodies and CARF standards as well as internal audits. May coordinate, prepare and distribute all routine administrative medical reports, as required by any licensing and/or regulatory bodies. Participate in client education programs on relevant health related issues. Provide staff with ongoing education and tools to ensure appropriate responses to medical concerns at all times. Assist in pharmacy reviews and medication security procedures. Collaborate with community hospital leadership and staff to promote collaboration and continuity of care across settings for clients during all phases of hospitalization. Work closely as a liaison with psychiatric and primary care prescribers. Participate in ongoing agency medical leadership meetings. Perform ongoing Electronic Health Record reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and identify opportunities for quality improvement. Ensure any medical problems/issues are communicated to the Primary Care Practitioner and Administrator(s) as necessary, including follow‑up. Other tasks as indicated by leadership. Team Process Participate in intakes, assessments, and discharge with medical follow‑up. Participate in regular staff meetings and training. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and training courses. Documentation Follow up on incident reports as appropriate. Core Competencies Excellent leadership skills. Excellent resident engagement skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Willingness to work with all age groups living with the impact of trauma and experiencing mental health challenges. Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals. Patience and understanding for the sometimes‑slow process of stabilization and recovery. Educational / Training Required Minimum education level of a BSN or RN. Position may require specialized expertise in mental health, developmental disorders, crisis intervention, or other areas as deemed appropriate for the program’s needs. Should be familiar with standard reporting requirements as dictated by the Office of Mental Health to whom the division is accountable. Experience Required Bilingual preferred (Spanish). Some work experience with a similar population in an outpatient behavioral health setting. Computer Skills Required Ability to use Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word. Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software. Visual and Manual Dexterity / Physical Effort The candidate must be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform data entry into various computer programs. Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation and/or vehicle. Ability to walk up and downstairs. Travel between programs. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr