298 - Nursing Supervisor

Paycom; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Buffalo, NY is seeking a qualified nurse supervisor to oversee outpatient methadone clinic services. The role directs nursing responsibilities under the Medical Director within federal and state regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or NYS RN licensure, with experience supervising nurses in behavioral health and opioid treatment programs. Excellent leadership and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or NYS-registered nursing program graduate.
• Current NYS RN licensure.
• Experience supervising nurses, preferably in behavioral health.
• Experience in substance use treatment, particularly opioid treatment programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all nursing services.
• Ensure adequacy of medication and supplies in the dispensary and medical unit by inventory.
• Maintain dispensary and medical unit equipment and emergency medical kit.
• Order, receive, and reconcile medication.
• Assess and improve nursing methods and procedures to enhance quality of service.
• Coordinate information flow to medical providers and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee medical records conforming to policies and procedures.
• Chairs/ participates in committees as assigned.
• Prepare monthly nursing service reports.
• Deliver nursing services as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Spanish language (desirable)

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

NYS Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Buffalo, NY 14209, Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year, JOB SUMMARY

This position provides professional nursing care to patients in outpatient health care facility under the supervision of the Medical Director. Directs administration of the nursing responsibilities of the methadone clinic within federal and state regulations and program policies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of nursing services.
• Ensure the adequacy of medication and supplies in the dispensary and medical unit by performing inventory assessments.
• Regularly inspects and maintains dispensary and medical unit equipment and the emergency medical kit.
• Orders, receives, and reconcile medication.
• Assess and analyze nursing methods, procedures and techniques to improve quality of service.
• Identify program areas for improvement and provide necessary training and staff development.
• Coordinates the flow of information to appropriate sources (medical providers, regulatory agencies, etc.)
• Oversee management of medical records to ensure conformance to applicable policies and procedures.
• Chairs and/or participate in committees as assigned.
• Prepares monthly reports of nursing services.
• Directly delivers nursing services as needed.
• Satisfactory completion of mandatory training(s).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and medical records staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, completed appraisal performances, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing OR graduation from a school of nursing registered by the NYS Education Department whose graduates are qualified as Registered Professional Nurses.
• Previous experience in nursing supervision, preferably in the behavioral health field.
• Experience in substance use treatment, particularly in opioid treatment programs preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and regulatory documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and interested healthcare professionals, and to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and knowledge of statistical methods.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform research according to professional format and standards.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques to include sanitation, personal hygiene, nutrition, and psychology of substance use disorders.
• Ability to maintain professional rapport with physicians, medical, and aligned staff.
• Must have tact, good judgment, strong initiative, resourcefulness, and understand the principles of medical confidentiality.
• Leadership skills in a behavioral health setting.

Physical Demands

• Ability to hear and listen.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Use of hands is required for tasks such as typing, writing, handling documents, and using office equipment.
• Ability to speak Spanish when delivering services is desired.
• Must have observation skills, mental alertness, and emotional stability.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.