Nurse Manager
Location: Pierre, SD
Capital Area Counseling Service
Employment Category: Full-time
Employment Type: Salaried
Starting Salary: $74,734.40/yr., DOE
Position Description: Oversees the agency’s Medication Clinic total operations and community nursing functions under the CARE Program, while adhering to the agency’s mission and values, and creating a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the med clinic operations to ensure proficiency and quality service is delivered.
- Engages with agency leadership team and other departments on promotion of continuity of care and operations.
- Manages contract physician/CNPs schedules and day-to-day needs.
- Manages med clinic nursing staff including oversite of personnel needs and ensures accountability in timely completion of duties.
- Manages psychiatric clinic referrals.
- Oversees the Health Home program.
- Responsible for day-to-day scheduling of med clinic staff, medication pass schedule at the CARE Center, and coordination and scheduling of client/patient visits.
- Completes comprehensive client/patient assessment and formulates or updates nursing care plans.
- Conducts group and individual activities appropriate to treatment plans when needed.
- Provides comprehensive patient care according to the individual’s treatment plan.
- Assesses the physical needs of clients/patients, observes clients/patients for illness or injury, and answers questions of staff regarding behavior of patients.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician/CNP to ensure client/patient medical needs are addressed and side effects from medications and treatments are documented.
- Monitors client/patient response to medications and treatments and relays data to the physician/CNP.
- Explains prescribed medications and treatments to clients/patients and Clinical Specialists and other staff as needed.
- Provides input during treatment team meetings to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for each client/patient.
- Ensures compliance with all State, Federal and agency regulations, and standards.
- Ensures medication destruction is complete according to state requirements.
- Maintains and schedules biohazard destruction compliant with federal regulations.
- Maintains proper records for all medications within the facility according to state requirements.
- Ensures accuracy of physician/CNP documentation and orders.
- Completes and ensures accuracy of all medication refills and provider orders within scope of practice.
- Coordinates with SUD staff for MOUD treatment plans and appointments.
- Provides Medication Aide training, certification, and monitoring.
- Maintains and assist with client/patient medication assistance applications.
- Reviews adult group home applicants.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Ability:
- Knowledgeable in current nursing theory and practice.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Skills in crisis and emergency management.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers for continuity of care.
- Excellent computer skills/proficient in computer applications, specifically MS Office.
- Experience using MS TEAMS and ZOOM teleconferencing tools.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
- Problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational skills.
- EHR and E-Scripts knowledge.
Education and Experience:
- Registered Nurse (RN) in South Dakota
- CPR/AED/BLS certification required
- Experience in mental health preferred
- Two years prior supervisory experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Exposure to infectious diseases.
- Exposure to occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks.
- Requires long hours of standing and moving.
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