RN - Supervisor

Clinical Nurse SupervisorReport directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or Health Service Administrator for daily clinical operations within the medical department. Manage and supervise daily nursing and clinical activities. Supervise nursing and non-licensed health care providers in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by facility and corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to, training new employees and evaluating performance. Prepare written performance appraisals and listen to complaints. Effectively resolve disputes or problems and take corrective or disciplinary action as necessary. Develop work schedules for subordinates and approve leave requests. Provide direct patient care as indicated within the scope of licensure. Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of patients. Provide for adequate staffing at the facility and fill in as needed during periods of short staffing. May perform nursing duties including executing physician orders, assisting physicians in examinations or treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies, screening patients for referrals, and performing intakes. Perform triage and physical assessments. Perform and direct emergency care and procedures as needed. Call the Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders. Monitor inmate or resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate. Provide guidance, supervise, and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational or practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff. Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies. Utilize established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions. Use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Assist the Health Service Administrator with the review of medical files to determine all provided services are documented. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary, as directed or required. Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances. Observe and record inmate or resident behavior. Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates or residents. Securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis as required. Assist the Health Service Administrator to prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs. Use appropriate grammar in documentation including filing, alphabetizing, and labeling. Properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner. Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, and legal and non-legal documents. Review, process, and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits. Attend court hearings when necessary. Facilitate, where applicable, accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved medical services. Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures. Take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.