Assistant Nurse Manager, Opioid Treatment Program

eBatiz Associates Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

eBatiz Associates Inc. seeks an experienced RN to supervise nursing staff and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory mandates in an Opioid Treatment Program. You will oversee the Mobile Medication Unit and participate in staff recruitment and evaluation.

Qualified candidates hold a NYS RN license, an Infection Control Certificate, and a BCLS card, with at least three years of RN experience and supervisory exposure. Proficiency with EHRs and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN license and active infection control certification.
• Minimum three years' RN experience, with supervisory exposure.
• Experience in substance use disorder settings preferred.
• Proficient with EHRs and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and ensure policy adherence.
• Oversee OTP operations and Mobile Medication Unit.
• Manage controlled-substance inventory and reporting.
• Participate in staff recruitment, orientation, and evaluation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and CQI activities.
• Review staffing plans and timekeeping for payroll.
• Provide client education and oversee medication administration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

NYS Registered Nurse License

NYS Infection Control Certificate

BCLS Completion Card

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Description

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.