Nurse Supervisor

Steppingstone; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Steppingstone in Fall River, MA seeks a Recovery Support Nurse who supervises Medication Specialists in residential programs, conducts assessments, intakes, triage, and coordinates with prescribers to support treatment plans.

The role requires an MA RN license and CPR certification, with at least three years in the substance abuse field, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Flexible 1st/2nd shift; on-site duties only.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN license and CPR certification.
• Minimum of three years of experience in substance abuse field.
• Health assessment skills and coordination/delegation abilities recommended.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Medication Specialists in residential programs.
• Assist prescribers with patient care and coordinate medication management.
• Provide ongoing training and supervision of staff; ensure accurate medication records.

Job description

The Recovery Support Nurse works as an integral part of the Clinical Team. The Nurse Supervisor will perform, but is not limited to, the following duties: supervises Medication Specialists in all residential programs, performs ongoing assessment, intakes, evaluations, triage, teaching, inductions, stabilizations, monitoring of consumers in treatment program. Assist the prescribers with the care of the consumers within the treatment program, and facilitate support and services provided at other settings. This position requires flexible scheduling consisting of 1st and 2nd shift. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assume overall responsibility for residential program medication policies and procedures including the supervision of assigned personnel. Collaborates, communicates, and meets with treatment team and other practice care team staff as needed and required. Provide training to staff to ensure proper procedures are being followed. Oversight and monitoring of customer medications. Coordinate individualized treatment plans. Conduct confidential, quality assessments that are gender and culturally responsive and trauma informed. Assess and interpret treatment outcomes. Assume overall responsibility for Quality Assurance of various medication records. Assist with non-scheduled nursing needs during/throughout the shift. These requests vary from assistance with walk‑ins, triage, stabilizing an acutely ill patient until the ambulance arrives, administering a nebulizer treatment or other stabilizing interventions. Works with the pharmacies and the team in obtaining medication orders, prescriptions, refills, prior authorizations and communication as needed. Actively participate in policy/protocol development for the program. Provide ongoing management, education, and support of consumers in all phases of treatment including medication teaching, monitoring, pill counts, observed dosing, and medication refills. Exhibits non‑judgmental, empathetic and supportive approach when communicating with consumers/families and staff Collaboration with licensed, prescribing physicians and pharmacy. Use clear, concise, and effective written and oral communication; and comply with departmental policies when sharing/documenting relevant consumer care data. Ability to climb three flights of stairs to deal with emergencies. Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical, etc.

Administrative Tasks:

Complete all required documentation in a timely manner. Perform program recordkeeping and filing, and organize vital documents. Participate in required supervisions, staff meetings and trainings. Provide consultation and collaborate with outside providers. Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted by internal and external agencies. Ability to use a computer including inputting information into the electronic health record.

Compliance Requirements:

Remain awake during your shift at all times. Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications. Adhere to program/project/department requirements and services. Comply with the established protocol for medication management/distribution. Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Nurse must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform Essential Functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required. Current MA RN license and CPR certification. Minimum of three years of experience in substance abuse field with Community Health Experience Preferred. Health Assessment Skills And coordination and delegation skills necessary. Meet continuing