Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Oversee the direction, provision, and quality of nursing services. Responsibilities include coordinating supervision, training, and supporting the staff in delivering nursing and treatment-related services to all clients entering the programs. Support program staff to ensure clients receive appropriate services based on assessed needs.

• Provide nursing services as directed.
• Provide administrative oversight of the facility's nursing services and directly supervise the program's nursing staff.
• Assist the Program Director in the development and maintenance of written objectives, policies, procedures, an organization plan, and a quality assurance program for nursing services. Review nursing policies and procedures annually.
• In conjunction with the facility's management team, participate in planning and budgeting for nursing services.
• Ensure the nursing services are coordinated and integrated with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client.
• Participate in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable.
• Ensure that the facility complies with medical staffing patterns.
• Assure that all medical interventions are documented in the clinical file.
• Responsible for the selection and hiring responsibilities for all nursing staff as well as checking references, credentials, and background checks of all prospective medical staff, volunteers, and interns. Provide supervision to nursing staff, including orientation, training, and assignment of duties.
• Follow all safety and security procedures required by VOADV, licensing agencies, and/or funding source(s).
• Represent the agency and actively participate in appropriate external coalitions, committees, and meetings.
• Provide ongoing feedback about program initiatives, program philosophy, models, and approaches.
• Meet weekly with the Treatment Team to review service delivery components and to provide feedback and input into staff development plans.
• Network with other community agencies to develop alternate resources for treatment support and aftercare.
• Be on-call for medical emergencies as scheduled.
• Interact with clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.