Nursing Supervisor

Title:  Nursing Supervisor Division: Project 180

FLSA: Exempt Supervisor: Sr. Director of Programs

Pay Scale: $110,000-150,000 annually Location: DTLA Office

The Organization

SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of institutions and in their communities. Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).

The Position

The Nursing Supervisor will oversee nursing services across Project 180’s programs and is responsible for providing direct clinical supervision to nursing staff. The position reports to the Senior Director of Programs and is responsible for leading the nursing team to deliver high-quality service and program outcomes, coordinating day-to-day program operations, and integrating local operations with all program policies and expectations. 

Manage program staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and outcomes

• Participate in hiring, onboarding and training nursing staff, with support from the Program Supervisor(s) as appropriate
• Supervise staff to meet performance expectations. Provide regular coaching and feedback, Participate in annual performance reviews.
• Monitor data on staff performance and site outcomes. Proactively identify and address issues in order to meet local program goals. 
• Ensure clinical service delivery is consistent with legal and ethical standards. 
• Help staff troubleshoot challenging client-service situations through weekly supervision, ad-hoc coaching, and direct intervention as needed
• Cultivate strong team culture and staff retention
• Apply racial equity lens to all elements of clinical supervision.

Coordinate day-to-day operations

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with program teams and external partners (ie ODR and pharmacies)
• Identify and resolve operational issues preventing effective and efficient service delivery 
• Coordinate nursing coverage for all program sites as needed. 

Integrate nursing team operations with program policies and expectations

• Collaborate regularly with Sr. Director of Programs and program leadership to report progress, escalate issues or concerns, and provide input into program policy decisions. 
• Develop and maintain nursing program policies and procedures. Ensure policies are consistent with contract requirements and clinical best practice. 
• Develop and implement ongoing medical training for program staff in areas of focus (ie. mental health and substance recovery, harm reduction, trauma informed care)
• Understand and ensure faithful implementation of all program policies, norms, and requirements 

Provide clinical risk assessment and crisis intervention

• Maintain LA County Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designation 
•  Complete clinical risk assessment and facilitate psychiatric hospitalization and/or safety planning, as appropriate.

Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations

• Regular attendance required. Overtime, holiday or weekend work may be required.
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles
• Perform other duties as needed

• Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (ie Board of Nursing)

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical case conceptualization and treatment planning skills
• Empathetic, strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, takes initiative to solve problems
• Flexible and adaptive when things change
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Data-oriented and comfortable with technology

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Nurse with CA Board of Nursing
• 2 years experience providing psychiatric or public health nursing
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required.
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check

Preferred:

• Previous people management experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisor will provide supervision to a team of approximately 10 nurses.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

Supervisor will be based in Project 180 DTLA office, but may need to perform job duties in field settings throughout LA County.

Physical Requirements  

The employee is expected to move about the Project 180 office throughout the day, which may involve walking, standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive, carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements. 

Mental Requirements 

The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.