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, evaluating performance, and preparing written performance appraisals. Listen to complaints and effectively resolve disputes or problems. Take corrective or disciplinary action as needed. 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 inmates and residents. Provide for adequate staffing at the facility and fill in as needed during periods of short staffing. May perform nursing duties including executing physician's 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. Direct emergency care and procedures as needed and call the Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders. Monitor inmate or resident hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate. Provide guidance, supervision, and monitoring of nursing care provided by licensed vocational and 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 while using sound independent judgment in meeting responsibilities. Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent 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 ensure 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 and 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 in preparing and maintaining various standard narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs, using appropriate grammar. Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, and legal documents. Review, process, and respond to lawsuits and attend court hearings when necessary. Facilitate accreditation of the medical program by providing required levels of efficiency and approved, appropriate 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.