A health services network in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of its clinics as their new Nurse Supervisor (RN).

About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 7am to 3pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
- Patient Population: Women (18+) struggling with addiction, military veterans, homelessness, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors completion of medical support and nursing staff assignments, identifies lags in the daily flow and intervenes as necessary to improve efficiency
- Conducts orientation for new nursing and medical support staff and provides in-service training as needed
- Provides medication administration training and competency evaluation for required staff.
- Maintains inventories of methadone, stock items and orders supply and medication as indicated
- Assists the Physician by identifying, reporting and addressing changes in the client’s health status
- Communicates daily with clinical staff to identify client needs so that they can be incorporated into the daily work schedule
- Provides direct nursing care to clients, including comprehensive admission assessments, prepares doses for direct administration and dispensing of methadone and other medications, etc.
- Performs and documents Nursing Intake/Medical History in accordance with agency policy and procedure
- Provides health education to clients, monitors client behavior and participates in treatment planning
- Performs physical count and tallies medication at the end of the day
- Documents all assessments, interventions and response to treatments in the progress notes
- Reviews medication orders and obtains renewal orders or orders to discontinue prescribed medications in accordance with policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as requested
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- NYS Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- BLS certification
- Experience in a Supervisory role in a Hospital, Substance Abuse, and/or Behavioral Health setting
- Proficiency in Phlebotomy and EKG
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
- Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local law and regulation governing substance use treatment programs
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Experience working with the Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health population
