Full Time Opportunity
$120,000 - $130,000 annually
Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Other Voluntary Benefits
- Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program (401k)
- 8 Paid Holidays
MAIN FUNCTION:- The supervision of the nursing staff and to maintain a level of staffing consistent with client care needs.
- User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable
- This position is classified as Essential for emergency closure purposes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
- Order, maintain and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.
- Attend case conferencing and staff meetings with the Clinical Department.
- Facilitate monthly staff meeting.
- Facilitate and coordinate infection control program.
- Maintain line of authority and responsibility among nursing staff and assist and inform the Medical Director in a timely manner the duties and performance of nursing staff.
- Develop and implement Performance Improvement for the Nursing Department.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve on Clinical Management Team.
- Inservice staff as needed on medical issues.
- Assess appropriateness of admission of incoming client.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:- Supervision of nursing staff and document supervisory activities.
- Provide input in formulating the philosophy and objectives of Seafield Center and interpret and implement all policies and procedures.
- Review work performance in determining conformance to recognized standards.
- Maintain level of staffing consistent with client care needs and coordinate time schedules.
- Be part of the OnCall Administration schedule.
- Perform admission Nursing Assessment and make appropriate nursing diagnoses based on that assessment.
- Assess client's psychiatric history and current psychiatric status.
- Initiate appropriate Nursing Care Plans.
- Administer medications as ordered by the physician, understand basic pharmacology, and be proficient in the use of a nebulizer.
- Proficient in basic nursing skills and also competent in taking an electrocardiogram, accucheck for diabetes, and intoximeter.
- Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.
- Assess detoxing clients and medicate appropriately.
- Age specific clinical skills related to the adolescent and geriatric client.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:New York State Registered Nurse licensure; minimum of one year experience in the alcohol/substance abuse field with proven competence. Prior experience in a supervisor/management position. BSN not required but suggested.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach.
- Assist in ambulation and transfer of patients as necessary.
- The position may on occasion require the employee to stoop kneel or crouch.
- The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and makes general observations.
