What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Program Manager position at Special Service for Groups?
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Division Director, the Nursing Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing medical personnel including: Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Phlebotomists, etc. who monitor client activities in residential housing programs to ensure compliance with program policies and expectations. This is a full-time position, partly a residential role and partly in a behavioral health setting. A strong team player and people oriented Registered Nurse (RN) will manager LVNs who participate in the treatment planning, administer medication, as well as implement and chart treatment interventions. The candidate collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired recovery outcomes. The candidate is also responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and the security and sanitation of the housing program. Experience working with diverse ethnic and cultural communities is a must, including, but not limited to the following target populations: people of color, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender individuals, and individuals with limited English proficiency, undocumented immigrants, substance users, and homeless persons, of varying ages.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
APAIT is a community based organization serving Los Angeles and Orange counties. The organization’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities impacted by behavioral health, sexual health, housing insecurity, and justice involvement.
Services include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development.
APAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952.
APAIT is a community based organization serving Los Angeles and Orange counties. The organization’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities impacted by behavioral health, sexual health, housing insecurity, and justice involvement. Services include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development. APAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Division Director, the Nursing Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing medical personnel including: Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Phlebotomists, etc. who monitor client activities in residential housing programs to ensure compliance with program policies and expectations. This is a full-time position, partly a residential role and partly in a behavioral health setting. A strong team player and people oriented Registered Nurse (RN) will manager LVNs who participate in the treatment planning, administer medication, as well as implement and chart treatment interventions. The candidate collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired recovery outcomes. The candidate is also responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and the security and sanitation of the housing program. Experience working with diverse ethnic and cultural communities is a must, including, but not limited to the following target populations: people of color, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender individuals, and individuals with limited English proficiency, undocumented immigrants, substance users, and homeless persons, of varying ages.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing and supervising LVNs at several housing sites and locations.
- Ensure proper protocols are in place.
- Oversee any medical related testing such as HIV, STI testing, etc.
- Administer oral and intramuscular medications at clinic and field-based residential sites including housing programs.
- Administer intramuscular vaccinations and other shots for agency stakeholders including staff and consumers.
- Conduct HIV/STI testing and coordinate laboratory screening with clinical team as needed.
- Will be based at agency residential housing sites and at behavioral health clinic office.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of clients and employees to maintain security of premises.
- Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules; and report to clinical and case management staff, assisting as required.
- Ensure safe operations by reporting and correcting any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment.
- Maintain housekeeping; and verify all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational; stock program supplies.
- Assist program staff during provision of services to clients, including meal preparation/serving, set-up for classes, meetings, recreation, and other Program events.
- Act as a role model, providing guidance on adhering to house rules and assisting with conflict resolution.
- Interpret agency purpose and mission to the community.
- Other activities as required to conduct program and agency objectives.
- Regular attendance; position will require flexible hours including evenings/night-shifts, weekends, and some holidays.
- Current CA RN license and has a license in good standing.
- Upholds HIPAA regulation.
- Great attitude and strong interpersonal skills; and ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure work environment.
- Ability to master a wide-range of information, adapt, take initiative, and work in a team-centered environment.
- Valid California driver’s license, plus proof of car insurance.
- Reliable transportation.
- Verification of employment eligibility and passing of background check.
- Updated tuberculosis test (annual requirement) – read, reviewed and dated by a clinician.
- Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
- This incumbent has formal supervisory responsibilities and will supervise medical personnel including LVNs, Phlebotomists, etc.
- Ergonomically safe office environment with desktop computer, desk, chair, natural light from windows.
- Exposure to vehicles in motion.
- In the course of performing this job, this position typically spends time sitting, standing, driving, walking, carrying (max. 20 lbs), lifting (max. 20 lbs), listening, and speaking.
- This position requires someone that can accommodate to any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions; uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; and availability for on call/duty after regular working hours, and exposure to inappropriate behavior and language of others.
APAIT is a community based organization serving Los Angeles and Orange counties. The organization’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities impacted by behavioral health, sexual health, housing insecurity, and justice involvement.
Services include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development.
APAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952.
APAIT is a community based organization serving Los Angeles and Orange counties. The organization’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities impacted by behavioral health, sexual health, housing insecurity, and justice involvement. Services include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development. APAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952.
