Director of Nursing

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for nursing services oversight in Camden, NJ. The role involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating care services, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field and at least six months of supervisory experience in a substance abuse treatment facility. Strong organization and communication skills are necessary. This opportunity affords a chance to impact clients' lives positively.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently licensed in New Jersey.
• 6 months of full-time experience in nursing supervision or administration.
• Pass criminal background clearance and pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and directly supervise nursing staff.
• Coordinate and integrate nursing services with other client care.
• Participate in planning and budgeting for nursing services.
• Ensure compliance with medical staffing patterns.
• Participate in staff orientation and education.
• Be on-call for medical emergencies as scheduled.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Coordination of care services

Training and support of staff

Compliance with medical staffing

Education

Bachelors in Nursing or related field

Job description

Addiction Treatment Prg
510 Liberty St.
Camden, NJ 08104, USA

Oversee the direction, provision, and quality of nursing services. Responsibilities include coordinating supervision, training, and supporting the staff in delivering nursing and treatment-related services to all clients entering the programs. Support program staff to ensure clients receive appropriate services based on assessed needs.

• Provide nursing services as directed.
• Provide administrative oversight of the facility's nursing services and directly supervise the program's nursing staff.
• Assist the Program Director in the development and maintenance of written objectives, policies, procedures, an organization plan, and a quality assurance program for nursing services. Review nursing policies and procedures annually.
• In conjunction with the facility's management team, participate in planning and budgeting for nursing services.
• Ensure the nursing services are coordinated and integrated with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client.
• Participate in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable.
• Ensure that the facility complies with medical staffing patterns.
• Assure that all medical interventions are documented in the clinical file.
• Responsible for the selection and hiring responsibilities for all nursing staff as well as checking references, credentials, and background checks of all prospective medical staff, volunteers, and interns. Provide supervision to nursing staff, including orientation, training, and assignment of duties.
• Follow all safety and security procedures required by VOADV, licensing agencies, and/or funding source(s).
• Represent the agency and actively participate in appropriate external coalitions, committees, and meetings.
• Provide ongoing feedback about program initiatives, program philosophy, models, and approaches.
• Meet weekly with the Treatment Team to review service delivery components and to provide feedback and input into staff development plans.
• Network with other community agencies to develop alternate resources for treatment support and aftercare.
• Be on-call for medical emergencies as scheduled.
• Interact with clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.

Education

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Experience

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey, who has at least six months of full-time experience, or the full-time equivalent, in nursing supervision or nursing administration in the management of addictions in a licensed substance abuse treatment facility. Must be able to pass criminal background clearance from the funding source and a pre-employment drug screening and physical.

Licenses & Certifications

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