Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)

*To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.

Work Shifts

8:00 P.M - 8:30 A.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Overview

Job Description

The Supervisor of Nurses (SON) diagnosis and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as data collection, physical assessment ,case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to /or restorative of life and well-being as data collection, physical assessment, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being and executing medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician , dentist or other health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulation.

Under the guidance of the On-Site Director of Nursing (OS-DON), the Supervisor of Nurses is responsible for directing and administering nursing care to patients. He/she coordinates activities through collaboration with physicians, administration, pharmacy, clerical, and correctional staff, etc.

He/she is guided by a thorough knowledge of principles of nursing based on biological, physical, and psychosocial sciences. He/she possesses a working knowledge of principles of leadership and utilizes that knowledge in guiding and directing nursing staff.

He/she assists the OS-DON in ensuring compliance with standards, policies and procedures of NYC Health and Hospital and the Department of Nursing. He/she will be working with adult male and females between sixteen to eighty and infants from birth to one year of age.

Responsibilities

1. Provides direct patient care as necessary. Using the problem-oriented progress notes, written to match each problem documented on the Problem List and organized using the SOAP format.
2. Coordinates the nursing care provided for patients within a given unit by:
   1. Assigning appropriate nursing staff for patient care activities such as admissions, sick call, treatments, medications, punitive segregation rounds, follow-up, etc. Problems in staffing must be communicated to the On-Site Director of Nursing.
   2. Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and to make appropriate referrals as required. Screen patients with mental health problems in an immediate manner and makes appropriate referral as required.
   3. Making rounds to patient care areas for the purposes of assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating unit nursing care delivery. Assist OS-DON in staffing needs. Provides guidance and assistance to nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care.
   4. Assuring continuity of care on other shifts through written and/or verbal communication. Communicates special care needs of particular patients to the psychiatrist, On-Site Director of Nursing or the On-Island Administrator.
3. Collaborates with the OS-DON in the orientation of new staff on the unit. Evaluates the new nurse on an ongoing basis; writes a formal evaluation at the end of the probation period, and makes recommendations to the OS-DON.
4. Evaluates and provides feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and in an annual formal evaluation conference. Collaborates with the OS-DON and/or Deputy Director of Nursing. Provides appropriate documentation and records of nursing personnel activities.
5. Identifies staff development needs and plans strategies to meet the needs in collaboration with available nursing resources.
6. Conducts meetings with his/her staff, in collaboration with the On-Site Director of Nurses, to share information, discuss problems and potential solutions, and to promote cooperative professional relationships among the staff.
7. Monitors the quality of patient care through quality assessment -improvements mechanisms.
8. Communicates, documents and collaborates on an ongoing basis, with the On-Site Director of Nursing concerning patient care and unit administration.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• Responding to/addressing medical emergencies, such as falls, heart attacks, strokes, and burns as well as recovering post-operative patients
• Evaluate a patient's condition in order to determine the right course of treatment
• When clinically indicated, provide care, such as CPR, AED, prevent shock, control severe bleeding, prevent spinal damage, etc.
• Monitor patient's condition and keep stable
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team for the care of patients.
• Aid in the preparation of the transfer of patients to the emergency units and/or hospital floors
• Document medical treatment given to the patient
• Keep the equipment clean after use; check and replace damaged and used supplies.
• Collaborate with pharmacy to replenish supplies.

COORDINATOR / SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Coordinates the intra-disciplinary team providing comprehensive patient care.
2. Continues professional development through:
3. Familiarizes self with and participates in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice through the application of nursing policies and procedures according to the Policy and Procedure Manual and specific policies of the Correctional Health Services.
4. Identifies those components of the nursing plan, which may be delegated to allied nursing and other non-professional personnel, and provides teaching, guidance and supervision as necessary.
5. Assists with the unit orientation of nursing personnel through participation in the precepting function.
6. Counsels nursing staff and directs information to the On-Site Director of Nursing. Provides documentation as needed on a timely basis.
7. Supervise all care provided by PCA and assumes other related responsibilities as required.
8. Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards.
9. Participates in a system of ongoing monitoring activities, including peer, content, and quality reviews to ensure delivery of quality care. Makes recommendations for change where problems are identified.
10. Participation in the evaluation process.
11. Formal undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate courses.
12. Attendance at continuing education programs sponsored by community and other health agencies
13. Participation in unit conferences and staff development programs.
14. Participates in projects and research activities that identify patient care needs.
15. Shares with peers the knowledge that is gained at continuing education programs

CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Contributes to an environment that is conducive to meeting patients' needs by taking initiative in maintenance of supplies and equipment.
2. Demonstrates awareness of the correctional health environment through observance of security regulations and appropriate care of contraband.
3. Contributes to maintenance and/or improvement of the unit morale by:
4. Utilizing established channels of communication.
5. Recognizing, accepting, and respecting people as individuals.
6. Demonstrating concerns for unit and patient needs over a 24-hour period.

HUMAN RELATION SKILLS:

1. Assists other employees where needed.
2. Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Corrections personnel.
3. Maintains friendly working atmosphere.
4. Maintains professional demeanor.
5. Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of Department of Nursing.
6. Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior.
7. Utilizes established channels of communication.
8. Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.
9. Recognizes limitation and seeks assistance appropriately.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Clinic and Infirmary environment. Constant standing, walking: frequent bending, lifting and reaching: Occasional sitting.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and
3. Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse.

Additional Salary Compensation

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:

An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:

• Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
• Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
• Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Supervisor of Nurses.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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