NURSE SUPERVISOR

FULL TIME - EXEMPT

General Summary: To provide the overall administrative and clinical leadership and direction for nursing services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages the day to day operation of Thrive Behavioral Health Nursing operations.
• Recommends, and/or revises policies and procedures related to all nursing activities that promote coordination of care, wellness and positive health outcomes for consumers; data collection
• Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of the nursing activities;
• Evaluates in partnership with the program managers, the performance of nursing staff and interprets nursing standards to staff;
• Serve as liaison between staff and administrative personnel, the community and the physicians;
• Provides orientation, teaching and guidance to nursing staff to improve the quality and quantity of service;
• Assists in providing and/or coordinating educational programs for the nursing/medical staff, other staff, and community;
• Provides RN assessments for Thrive programs and refer to appropriate treatment services;
• Monitors medications and administers injections as needed for coverage;
• Coordinates the proper disposal of medical waste;
• Coordinates in cooperation with the medical director, the purchase, storage, organization and disposal of medications;
• Participates with senior management in program development, planning and growth;
• Collaborates with other providers, agencies and individuals in the clients' network of care;
• Ensures that nursing staff's recovery planning and clinical record keeping is consistent with standards established by Thrive;
• Provides individual and group supervision to nursing staff;
• Maintains proper supervision notes on staff;
• Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, screening, selecting, and orienting nursing staff in conjunction with program manager;
• Participates in developing health outcome metrics;
• Plays a lead role in developing health promotion and wellness programming for Thrive consumers;
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Committee and Safety Committee. Participate in other committees as needed;
• Develops and monitors workflows and policies that support the integration of behavioral health and primary care.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a "Team Player".

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree or Masters Degree in Nursing. Minimum of 3 years Human Service experience field working with clients with disabilities preferred.
• 2 years supervisory/managerial experience required.
• Basic computer literacy skills are necessary

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Rhode Island Registered Nurse license required.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

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