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Nursing Dept. Supervisor

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Main Campus - Syracuse, NY

Secondary Job Location(s)

Undisclosed

Remote Type

N/A

Position Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level

Registered Nurse

Salary Range

$38.00 - $41.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Some

Job Shift

Day/Evening

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Under supervision of and consultation with the nurse manager, RN Supervisor is responsible for ensuring efficient patient care within the medical department. The Charge nurse provides guidance for the nurses in accordance with their level of training and works in cooperation with medical providers to ensure the quality of patient care.

Responsibilities:

+ Ensures nursing staff are competent in their job responsibility through supervision and observation of required tasks. Will oversee the care provided by both the RN and LPN during shifts(s) when needed.

+ Complete training of any new employees by successfully orientating to the job responsibilities/tasks/and requirements within the Medical Department

+ Completes medication error/incident forms during shift and reports all medication errors to the appropriate management personnel.

+ Respond to Residential needs and issues involving medical department

+ Communicates problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, to the appropriate management personnel

+ Ensures accurate and complete medical records are documented and scanned, including any EHR, Connections and Netsmart.

+ Provide on-call coverage for triage and nursing staff needs once a month. Provide weekend on-campus coverage only as needed during on-call coverage.

+ Implements emergency procedures as indicated

+ Complies with agency policies and procedures

+ Perform duties and responsibilities as the Vaccine Coordinator by completing requirements such as ordering and purchasing vaccines, documenting temperature logs in NYSIIS, understanding emergency plan for transport of vaccines if needed, and admitting and discharging youth on NYSIIS for Elmcrest Children’s Center.

+ Perform weekly audit on medical supplies and completes an Elmcrest requisition form when needed. Order form to be submitted to Nurse Manager on a weekly/bi-weekly basis and/or as needed for approval.

+ Provides patient/family education

+ Has working knowledge and demonstrates an understanding of the NYS Justice Center

+ Provide assessments to youth with illness, injury, or health related concerns. Reports any significant findings to the appropriate provider.

+ Transcribes all information accurately and efficiently and carries out orders for treatment as medically prescribed.

+ Administer medication(s) safely, accurately, and per best practice, NYS and agency guidelines. Is attentive in monitoring for any adverse effects.

+ Provide assessments, monitoring, and care to the youth in the event of a physical restraint per agency requirements for injuries

+ Administer first aid during emergency situations and coordinate patient care until EMS arrives or the youth is transported to the emergency department

+ Coordinate with members of the treatment team providers such as the MD, NP, Psychiatrists, Clinicians, as well as others as needed to ensure continuity and quality of care.

+ Assure that the physical health needs of each youth are met in a timely and efficient manner

+ Vaccine administration

+ Phlebotomy

+ Triage

+ Clerical work

+ Routine and acute care assessments

+ Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

+ Demonstrates Competency and Professional Responsibility in the Charge Nurse Role

+ Be knowledgeable in the medical regulations for OCFS, OPWDD, and OMH

+ Communicates problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, to the appropriate management personnel

+ Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients

+ Required Education and Experience :

+ Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a nurse (RN) in the state of New York

+ Pediatric Experience for 2 years preferred

+ Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

+ Experience with EHRs and other database, ordering and tracking systems.

+ CPR Certified