Nurse Manager

Description

Job Description – Nurse Manager

Accountable to: Medical Director

Responsibilities:

• The Nurse Manager is responsible for the hiring, training and supervising nursing and residential staff
• The Nurse Manager is employed full-time, at least thirty hours per week, and has administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and happenings within APEX Recovery, LLC.
• This position will also be available twenty-four hours a day either by telephone or paging system.

Methods of Supervision:

Clinical supervision is accomplished through regularly scheduled clinical meetings, committees and individual and group conferences with the Executive Director.

• Annual review by Executive Staff.
• Supervision by direct observation and review of work documents.
• Review of APEX Recovery, LLC program requirements and ability to complete all required program elements.

Nursing Operations and Supervision

• Meets regularly with the Executive Director to report on the current status of APEX Recovery, LLC services.
• Assists in budget planning for APEX Recovery, LLC program services including recommendation for the number and type of rehabilitation personnel to be employed and APEX Recovery, LLC equipment and supplies.
• Oversees Activity budget for APEX Recovery, LLC and effectiveness.
• Maintains nursing and residential guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
• Maintains nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing medical, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains written job descriptions for each level of rehabilitation program personnel.
• Maintains and updates the center manual for the DHCS licensing and Joint Commission accreditation.
• Maintains staffing statistics as required.
• Works to make sure overall staffing, daily activities, intake and treatment are up to standards.
• Ensures operation of facility and housing equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability; completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment techniques.

Client Services

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordination of APEX Recovery LLC’s rehabilitative client services in compliance, state regulations, and center policies.
• Implements medical treatment plans as outlined by the Medical Director and Health Care Practitioners.
• Assures service plans are established for each client as appropriate and plans are reviewed and modified as needed.
• Coordinates and supervises multi-disciplines concerned with client care.
• Provides crisis intervention when needed, debriefs program staff.
• Provides information to clients and health care teams by answering questions and requests.
• Establishes a compassionate and therapeutic environment by providing emotional, psychological, medical, and spiritual support to clients.
• Makes rounds daily to ensure maximum care and to ascertain need for additional or modified services.
  • Evaluates new or ongoing client complaints as needed.
  • Coordinates social services with outside agencies.
  • Conducts regular client care meetings for the program staff involved in APEX Recovery, LLC.
  • Promotes a safe environment within the center, which includes fire and accident prevention, maintenance of sanitary conditions and assures that all rehabilitation personnel understand their roles in the event of a disaster or other disruption of services.

Program Staff Management

• Responsible for collaborating and aiding, with Human Resources, in the recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, training, evaluation, and dismissal of APEX Recovery, LLC program personnel.
• Participates in the continued licensing by the DHCS and Joint Commission.
• Monitors APEX Recovery, LLC program staff to meet requirements of the Executive Director according to center policies.
• Assigns and delegates duties and responsibilities to program and activity personnel.
• Facilitates team decision making.
• Responsible for the completion of documentation by program staff of APEX Recovery, LLC’s by auditing client and department records
• Encourages staff development and professional growth.

Facility Policy and Procedure.

• Maintains the Program Policies and Procedures by updating and revising as needed by APEX Recovery, LLC and plans of correction.
• Responsible for plant operations and documentation as required by Joint Commission.
• Works to make sure the facilities and vehicles are safe, clean and in good working order for both staff and clients.
• Emergency preparedness trainings and documentation are provided and kept up to date.
• Provides for the safety and security needs of the clients.
• Assists as directed in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates familiarity with emergency procedures and the location and operation of various emergency equipment
• Attendance:
  • Adherence to schedule
  • Tardies
  • Break times
  • Time cards

Customer Service

• Consistently communicates in a positive and professional manner with staff members, clients, and visitors.
• Utilizes the utmost service friendly and professional manner.
• Accepts responsibility for completing assigned duties.
• Participates in Treatment Planning Review and other clinical team meetings.
• Effectively communicates with clients, families, and members of the treatment team.
  • Demonstrates proper telephone communication skills.
  • Listens carefully and objectively to others.
  • Communicates with others in a concise, tactful and considerate manner.
  • Communicates effectively with peers to facilitate client care.
  • Demonstrates ability to intercede with client and family concerns.
  • Shows an understanding of cultural differences and is sensitive to them.
• Handles problems in a professional and proactive manner. Ensures that the client, guest, co-worker is satisfied with the outcome.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.

Self-Development

• Demonstrates knowledge of correct procedures for treatment of CD clients.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changing unit and center needs.
• Is able to provide constructive feedback as a learning experience and demonstrates the ability to bring about positive changes.
• Accept constructive feedback as a learning experience and demonstrates ability to make changes.
• Keeps informed of new developments in rehabilitation.
• Seeks sources to continue own education and improve clinical care.
• Provides in-service education as requested or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Meets personal self-development plan for the year.
• Maintains current licenses and certifications required for the position.
• Participates in evaluation process by completing self-evaluation in a timely manner.

Attendance

• Adherence to schedule.
• No excessive or consecutive tardiness.
• Turns in time cards as outlined by Human Resources
• Takes CA mandated breaks and lunches on time, without needed supervision.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements, but can be subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

By signing my name below, I certify that I have read the above information. Any questions concerning this job description have been discussed. My signature also certifies my understanding of and agreement with the above job title and duties. A photocopy of this document is as valid as the original. You may receive a copy of this document upon request.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• APEX Recovery, LLC Nurse Manager shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and will possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• This licenser must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification. Certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Shall have at least 2 years experience or training in a supervisory role within the mental health setting that services individuals with chemical dependency and or co-occurring disorders
• Shall have at least 1-year experience or training in program development for individuals with chemical dependency or co-occurring psychiatric and substance disorders.
• Must be physically and mentally able to direct in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrates interest and ability to work effectively with the community.
• Demonstrate ability to apply principles of supervision of personnel along with the ability to implement and coordinate APEX Recovery, LLC team responsible for service delivery.

Personal Qualifications:

• Possess a genuine interest in and concern for persistently chemically dependent persons.
• Possess ability and interest in acquiring professional growth through continuing education.
• Have ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all center personnel, professional staff, representatives from government and community agencies, clients and their families, and the public.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn and implement government regulations.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to implement center policies.
• Be willing and able to accept and utilize close supervision from the Executive Director.
• Be able to learn and utilize budget planning and implementation procedures.

Positions Supervised:

• Medical Personnel, including RN, LVN, LPT, CNA, MA