Nursing Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY
The Nursing Supervisor provides medical care to the residents of the YOC and also provides oversight of the medical care being provided by other YOC nurses.  The Nursing Supervisor is also responsible for ordering and maintaining medical supplies and equipment, the maintenance of client medical records, and oversight of medication administration. Additional responsibilities include management of nursing staff and compliance with guidelines and standards set by all external governing bodies.  The Nursing Supervisor is required to provide customer service to both internal and external parties.  

PRIMARY JOB EXPECTATIONS

1.    Supervision and Leadership

• Builds and maintains a positive team by providing guidance, support and direction to all assigned staff 
• Provides accountability to assigned staff through supervisions, evaluations, and any necessary discipline.
• Helps to identify and implement needed trainings to aid in professional development of assigned staff.
• Oversees all aspects of the medical department including nursing services, psychiatric medication reviews and orders by the Medical Director
• Oversees medication administration and ensures the medical needs of clients are met
• Maintains nursing schedule to ensure there is proper 24-hour on call nursing available
• Provides medical services training, and specialized training as needed, for all direct care staff
• Provides direction to program personnel to ensure appropriate medical care occurs.
• Is available for on call consultation, as needed.

2.    Administrative Tasks

• Ensures the secure and confidential maintenance of health records (initial screenings, periodic health exams, dental exams, psychotropic medications and optical examinations) 
• Ensures that all observations and incidents, including accidents, injuries, or any other condition which may be associated with health conditions are properly documented. 
• Ensures appropriate follow up occurs regarding medical issues, plans of care, development of procedures, etc.  
• Responsible for communication and accountability with the designated pharmacy as it relates to security and delivery of medications, timeliness of medications, prior authorizations and STAT medications

3.    Compliance

• Ensures strict adherence to regulations set by all external governing agencies
• Conducts and/or facilitates monthly medical audits in all programs
• Conducts quarterly Medical Quality Assurance meetings 
• Maintains database for all medical records on campus and enters all required information into the client software system.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Bachelor’s degree and a current Indiana Registered Nurse License. Three years of nursing experience and some residential care experience is preferred.

FUNDAMENTAL QUALIFICATION
Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment; a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change; the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals; the ability to set appropriate limits.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Awareness of complex trauma and experience with high-risk youth populations preferred
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to support multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of pertinent regulatory requirements and regulations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to decide on a course of action with limited information
• Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and situations
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work to maximize efficiency
• Strong interpersonal skills required to empower team and provide accountability
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people including a variety of internal and external constituents

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position supervises the LPN’s that are on staff (typically 5-7 LPN’s) and 2 Medication Staff

WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical work week is Monday-Friday 40 hours and participates in an on call rotation.  The Nursing Supervisor will have regular contact with YOC program/clinical staff members, members of office administration, and YOC executive staff members.  Direct contact with local and state agencies, vendors and contractors by phone and in person is a function of this position.  Direct contact with residents, parents/guardians, doctors and pharmacists is also required. Courtesy and professionalism are expected at all times.

COMPENSATION
This position is full-time, and compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits plan.