Advanced Registered Nurse

The Recovery Village/Promises Behavioral Health is looking for a Nurse Supervisor for our Houston facility.

Must have RN licensure.

TheNurse Supervisorprovidesprofessional, direct client care and oversight of medical staffin a medical detoxification and residential program settings and mental health residential setting in accordancewith established program procedures.This position collaborates with effortsof health team membersand in accordancewith thenursingprocess and standards ofcare and practice.

Facilitate training and observance of medication administration with nursing staff at hire and annually.

Monitor medical device inventory throughout the year.

Assist DON with inventory and ordering medical supplies.

Assist in monitoring staff attendance and follow up with DON.

Flexibility with work time is required so the Nurse Supervisor is available to cover where needed.

Will be on call for nursing with DON

Will cover nursing department, including issues, staffing and call off coverage when DON is unavailable

Assist in auditing previous day admissions to be sure nursing is staying compliant with all PBH guidelines for patient care.

Communicate with DON regarding any deficient training needs for staff.

Assist DON with initiating monthly nursing meetings.

Assist and/or facilitate NEO and CLIA training of staff at hire and annually.

Monitor and assist with delivery of any nursing needs RE: medications or supplies.

Assist with influx of admits and be responsible for checking shift report.

Ensure nursing group notes are put in as required and assist with this duty when high volume requires it.

The Lead Nurse will assist with monthly glucometer checks, monthly CLIA Audits, monitoring of narcotic count sheets and temp logs.

Overseefulfillment of client’s medical orders, address client medicalconcerns.

Serveas first linein anymedical emergency,andworks with the clinical team in incidences of psychiatricemergencies.

Is a resource to the nursing staff.

Is a resource to the Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) on off shifts.

Works as a liaison between the nursing and BHT staff, offering support to both.

Perform laboratoryprocedures from specimen collections, as authorized.

Record client observations and activities in client recordsaccuratelyand timelyin accordancewith nursing standards and organizational policyand procedure.

Obtain physical assessment dataand health history.

Inventoryandcaringforclients’ personal possessions.

Maintains and adheres toestablished infection control/employeehealth program.

Availabilityforalternate,eveningand weekend shifts mayberequired to meet state and regulatoryagencyrequirements and business necessity.

Bachelors

Minimumone(1)yearexperiencein behavioral health or residential detoxification program settingis required.

Abilitytocommunicate effectively, both orallyand in writing; edit work forspellingandgrammar.

Abilityto maintain confidentialityof allmedical,financial, and legal information.

Abilityto handle difficult situations involvingclients, physicians, or othersin a professional manner.

Understandingof medical knowledge.

Mustmeet pre-employment and maintain all applicable stateand job related guidelines forbackground screening, fingerprinting, drugtest, health screening, drivingrecord, Insurance, and CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications.

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!

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