POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, supervises nursing personnel, facilitating adherence to  policies, procedures, and regulatory agency mandates to ensure clients receive optimal care.  Responsibilities include opening and/or closing the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and oversight of  the Mobile Medication Unit.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

• Supervise and monitor nursing staff’s adherence to facility and nursing department policy and  procedures. 

• Assist staff with interpreting and implementation of departmental policy/procedures.

• Assist in the ordering, delivery, tracking, handling, and monitoring of controlled substance inventory.

• Responsible for ensuring all reports are generated, as required by the facility and regulatory agency  mandates.

• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and evaluation of staff.

• Comprehends staff disciplinary process. 

• Promote client relations by assisting in the reviewing, investigation, implementation of corrective  action (as indicated) and resolution of client complaints.  

• Responsible for reviewing, with staff, changes in federal and state laws/regulations impacting  clinical practice and service delivery.  

• Ensure adequate staffing by reviewing staff schedules prior to submitting for approval. 

• Assist in processing staff timesheets for payroll. 

• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.  

• Assist with the process of accurate reporting to regulatory agencies and internal sources in  accordance with regulations and indicated timeframes.  

• Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing on matters concerning the physical plant  operations and resources. 

• Utilizing the nursing process will assess clients when indicated and refer appropriately.  

• Provide health education/teaching to support client adherence to their prescribed plan of care.  

• Assist staff in the delivery of services, including medication administration, in both the OTP and on  the Mobile Medication Unit. 

• Assist in the evaluation of clients and recommend interventions to the Director of Nursing and/or  clinical staff 

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current NYS Registered Nurse License. 

• Current NYS Infection Control Certificate and BCLS Completion Card 

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a RN, preferably in a substance use disorder treatment  program. 

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory/management position. 

• Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, Electronic Health Records,  etc.) 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to interact with service recipients of diverse social, cultural and economic groups. 

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.