Nursing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

We are seeking an experienced Nursing Supervisor to perform nursing duties, medication administration oversight, and psychoeducation at the Center for Recovery and Wellness.  This is a full-time hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow protocols and policies for medication management duties in the residential addiction treatment facility, and support outpatient facility as needed.
• Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting of client files.
• Assess the medical status of new and existing clients and refer for outside medical care when appropriate.
• Monitor physical health needs for patients receiving ancillary withdrawal services.
• Oversee all RNs, LPNs, Pharmacy technicians, and medical assistants through individual supervision and coaching, direct observation, and team meetings.
• Initiate and implement client care plans, interact with medical health care providers, oversee medical appointments, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Oversees completion of admissions Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral (LOCATDR).
• Comply with CRW's policies and procedures.
• Maintain and participate in on-call Nursing Supervisor schedule.
• Preparing the medical case conference meeting agenda and facilitating the meeting.
• Handling complaints or other issues by following Justice Center Code of Conduct and all relevant internal policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure all client care needs are addressed throughout treatment episode.
• Develop and maintain weekly staff assignments/schedules.
• Assists the medical director in ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining records of reporting (DEA, Justice Center, OASAS, DOH)
• Developing/conducting quality assurance audits and documentation review, in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Assists in maintaining nursing staff initial and annual skills checklist, including the required regulatory training.
• Additional responsibilities as appropriate. 

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid New York State license required
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with substance abuse and dual-diagnosis populations strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Team player, able to multi-task and handle challenging situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Competency with computer-based programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook email, Relias, and electronic health records
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Team player, able to multi-task and handle challenging situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Competency with computer-based programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook email, Relias, and electronic health records

BENEFITS

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.Etc
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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