Director of Nursing for a Substance Use Treatment Facility

Description

• Oversee the daily activities of the medical / nursing department and its staff.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Medical Services Department in a safe and effective manner in accordance with agency policy and procedures and NJ State Regulations for Inpatient, Residential Treatment Facilities.
• Supervise licensed and non-licensed staff to promote efficient delivery of healthcare services.
• Support the Medical Director in meeting the medical and psychiatric needs of the consumer related to a variety of acute and chronic healthcare problems according to NJ State Board of Nursing licensure guidelines.
• Delivers nursing care to the consumer in accordance to Evidence Based Practice (EBP).
• Manage pharmaceuticals and psychotropic medication as well as office stock and medical supplies in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Provide staff and clients with education on pertinent health related issues, healthy lifestyle change and education related to chronic illness and the medical and psychiatric complications of addiction.
• Promote a safe and effective work environment for the members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to promote effective treatment and discharge planning.
• Evaluate policy and procedure and collaborate with administration and department head to develop and initiate program activities towards accreditation and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Administration to create, review and update policy and procedures.
• Provide department leadership through excellent communication, both within the department, between administration and all levels of the treatment team.
• Promotes staff education and training while maintaining records on staff health, wellness and vaccination status and assessing for barriers to education.
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate responsibilities to the medical department’s staffing team according to licensure guidelines.
• Provide timely information on issues related to the management of the Medical Services Department and communicate to the Department Head within a reasonable time period.
• Provide support and supervision of nursing staff and maintain appropriate documentation in staff charts.
• Provide necessary documentation in accordance with NJ State Regulations concerning medical and psychiatric care of the client.
• Assist physician in administering and provide prescribed medications including psychiatric medication.
• Coordinate Interns and Volunteer staffing responsibilities and supervision.
• Interview and select nursing candidates as needed.
• Serve on committees whenever appropriate.
• Facilitate and coordinate departmental activities related to policies, workload requirements, staff scheduling and evaluations.
• Manage department personnel issues adhering to policy and procedures and provide documented incident reports whenever necessary, report personnel problems to Medical Director and Human Resource department within a reasonable time period.
• Conduct annual and periodic staff performance evaluations and provide recommendations and education for improvement on particular staff deficiencies.
• Initiate participation in program wide in-services, and committees for program enhancement and promote staff participation in training and educational opportunities. as well as professional development.
• Promote excellence in the Medical Department’s delivery of healthcare.
• Establish and maintain networking relationships with other service providers in order to provide integrated treatment effective medical case management.
• Maintain relationships with administrative authorities and other supportive agencies.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Activities and develop safety plans and policies to be utilized in the event of emergency or disaster.
• Participate in self-study and self-evaluation process of the medical department.
• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency in nursing standards and evidence-based treatment, documentation and pharmacology as needed, approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.

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