Assistant Nursing Supervisor- Eating Disorder

Job Description

Assistant Nursing Supervisor will provide supervision over having staff med certified and continue to supervise their passing of meds. Other administrative duties as assigned. Additionally, the Assistant Nursing Supervisor will be on an “on call” rotation. He/she consults with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved, and carries out all orders received, with appropriate information sharing with the Nurse Supervisor/Director, Program Director and Facility Manager. The Assistant Nursing Supervisor may meet with each client daily, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medication when on site.

• Completing H&P upon admission for each client
• Developing and initiating the Nursing Care Plan
• Facilitating therapeutic nursing or health groups
• Providing clear and complete client documentation
• Implementing Physician Orders
• Availability for consultation after hours and returns telephone calls/pages within a ten-minute time frame
• Administering medication as prescribed
• Counting narcotics daily, logs appropriately
• Meeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatment
• Providing assessments of medical problems as needed
• Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification
• Consulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions
• Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, and administering all prescription medication when on site
• Responsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Program Director and Facility
• Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics
• Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
• On call rotations (as set by supervisors) via phone and on site if needed for emergency situations only
• Oversee schedule for med pass staff
• Participating in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable
• Participating in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team and the client care committee
• Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Complies with all Policies and Procedures.
• Effectively communicates concerns about client health
• Facilitates medication education for new clients and for all other clients starting new medications.
• Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
• Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control,
• Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.

Qualifications

• Management or supervision experience is preferred
• Mental health nursing experience is a plus
• LPN License in the State required
• Experience Dept of Child and Family Services is plus
• Must have knowledge of JCAHO & State regulatory requirements
• Must have considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practice
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Mental Health diagnosis and symptoms
• Must demonstrate knowledge of medications and their proper application and use
• Able to take vital signs, provide first aid, and perform basic evaluation procedures and tests

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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