Registered Nurse Supervisor of Abbott Corners

Starting Range: $65,000-$70,000 (Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.)

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The RN Supervisor is responsible for all professional nursing duties as required. S/he provides training and supervision to other nursing staff, including licensed practical nurses and any on-call or part-time registered nurses. S/he is responsible for compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. S/he will ensure the continuity of care within the maintenance medication programs. S/he will maintain clear communication with pharmaceutical contacts to work toward improving medication access. S/he will oversee and/or coordinate insurance communications to obtain prior authorizations and any other communication as necessary. S/he must be willing to allocate time to multiple clinics.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The RN Supervisor receives clinical and administrative supervision from the Program Director and provides supervision to all other Nurses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes health histories and nursing assessments for each client.
Coordinates linkage for medical services as needed.
Offers group sessions on maintenance medication.
Provides consultation about HIV/hepatitis screening.
Provides training on medical issues to clinical staff.
Supervises all other CD nursing staff within the agency.
Audits client charts regularly to ensure compliance with protocols.
Obtains prior authorizations from insurances as needed.
Seeks and/or provides coverage when other CD nurses are off.
Maintains communication with pharmaceutical companies regularly.
Communicates with vendors to ensure receiving the best possible outcomes.
Schedules and assigns duties subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients served.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Must have strong knowledge of nursing functions, including mental health medications as well as maintenance medications.
Must be knowledgeable on protocols for maintenance medications.
Must be knowledgeable about communicable disease transmission.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to clients and staff both individually and in group settings.
Ability to speak Spanish desirable.
May be required to participate as a member of the on-call team.
Supervisory experience desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing; a bachelor's degree preferred, plus a license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State or possession of a temporary permit.
Four years of experience, at least three of which must have been in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or perinatal health care setting.

AND

A valid NYS driver's license.
Must have completed an Accredited NYS Defensive Driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.

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