REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse Supervisor will assist in providing professional nursing services for consumers, assist with laboratory, EKGs, and other medical treatments, supervise and make assignments to RN, LVN and unlicensed staff, and complete associated documentation for the consumer and program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Aids in the Utilization Management function as needed by collecting, reviewing, and authorizing Medicaid and non-Medicaid covered emergency Mental Health hospitalization for consumers throughout the Center's system. Assist with laboratory collection, EKGs, and other medical treatments/interventions appropriately, taking initial health history on new patients, using database to augment plan of care, and assess nursing needs to provide safe and efficient nursing care. Assists physicians in making clinical decisions and consult with staff physicians. Assures adequate staffing and coordinate filling vacancies with the Director of Nursing. Conforms to the Texas Nurse II Practice Act and the Board's rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, or regulations affecting the RN's current area of nursing practice. Coordinates medication refills, prior authorization and patient assistance process, including sample medication distribution with the Center's pharmacy contract, and coordinating services with pharmacy representatives and/or companies. Maintains pharmaceutical oversight of medication samples for specified units participating in the program through assigned unit level staff, maintaining accurate account of stock medications, controlled substances, and consumer medications. Makes nursing care assignments to RN, LVN, CNA and unlicensed observation staff of various skill levels, instructing and supervising staff as needed. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality assurance program to evaluate and ensure staff proficiency, quality of patient care, error reporting, environmental safety, and comprehensive documentation. Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating staff education, and provides supervision of clinical learning. Provide professional goal-directed nursing care to individuals by performing nursing assessments regarding the health status of the client, completing nursing diagnosis, developing a plan of care in conjunction with the case managers, evaluating consumer's responses to nursing interventions. Provides comprehensive nursing care for acutely and/or critically ill patients whose conditions warrant expert and complicated treatment. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited university. Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Texas. Six (6) years of nursing experience, and with at least one of the following, (2) years in psychiatric, mental health, intellectual disability or substance abuse setting. Minimum 5 years nursing or clinical supervisory experience. Licenses or Certifications Current Registered Nurse Certification to practice in the State of Texas. Other Requirements Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business. Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies. Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm‑free method of behavior modification. All consumer‑facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment. NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.

SUPERVISION

Responsibility to supervise RNs, LVNs, Integrated Care Technician, Recovery Support Specialists, CMA’s, CNAs. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Strong Multifaceted Intellect – Possesses a rich and robust mind, effectively addresses complex business issues and problems, can work on issues collaboratively and has an ability to deal with multiple variables simultaneously. Deeply Committed Change Agent – Possess a strong identification with change agency and demonstrates effective change within a business context, comfortable questioning existing business practices and organizational norms, exhibits an unease with what is current and routinely accepted. Organizational Leadership – Exhibits practiced and seasoned business and organizational leadership skills, demonstrates and lives the leadership values and behavioral principles, demonstrates interpersonal/emotional intelligence, possesses a proven track record of leading and managing groups, possesses “leadership” presence, thinks and leads with a “ONE CENTER” mindset, works collaboratively and cross‑functionally with peers and their subordinate groups. Deep Business Acumen – A strong understanding of mental health and substance treatment and care. Understands and appreciates the value and function of strong business practices, demonstrates a strong and unusual capability to quickly learn and master what is unfamiliar and new concerning behavioral health care, values change and innovation and the importance of our success. Values and Understands – The importance of external groups and stakeholders to the behavioral health business and our position to individuals not familiar with behavioral health. Well‑Rounded Communicator – Possesses effective and well‑developed communication skills, demonstrates a seasoned and artful comfort with the spoken word and can effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and with people of different backgrounds and interests, practices effective/active listening, “hears” the questions being asked, both expressed and unexpressed. Emotionally Tough and Resilient – Possesses healthy and effective levels of emotional toughness, personal resilience and self‑confidence as well as personal flexibility and adaptability, works within a high‑demand environment without “personalizing” critical comments or criticism, knows where and how he/she can add value.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Applicable software applications (including Microsoft Office). CHCS nursing requirements and standards of practice. Federal, State, and local laws, or regulations affecting the current area of nursing practice. Medical diagnosis and applicable medications. Mental health nursing practices. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Phlebotomy.

SKILLED IN

Organization and time management. Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.

ABILITY TO

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files. Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Maintain accurate and complete records. Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries. Meet schedules and deadlines of the work. Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medications. Respond to patient needs. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Verify active order for labs and injections and confirm labs ordered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance. Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally transport a consumer. 928 W Commerce Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Health Care Services