Nursing Supervisor

Company: RBHA
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description

RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying professionals!
The Crisis Stabilization Unit at RBH is looking for a dynamic, recovery-focused, Nursing Supervisor. The incumbent will perform difficult skilled human support and administrative work ensuring that consumer psychiatric and medical needs are met, ensuring a suitable level of staffing, maintaining professional and public oriented relationships with all consumers, referral sources, medical personnel, local hospitals and other departments of RBHA, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Program Manager III/LNP. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.
Essential Functions
Supervises staff to ensure completion of work plans; assigns, directs, and inspects the work of staff; coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff performance; makes recommendations regarding hiring and disciplinary actions.
Ensures adequate staffing in the CSU at all times.
Delivers direct nursing services to clients; administers medications; draws blood and performs urine drug screens; administers and interprets TB tests; assists psychiatrists and nurse practitioners in tracking lab results.
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates medical needs of clients; takes vital signs; collaborates with other treatment providers; prepares medical history.
Assists with the coordination of admission and discharges of clients to the program; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders.
Assists clinical staff with case management; attends treatment team meetings and staff meetings.
Maintains unit schedule with the assistance of the administrative coordinator for all hourly staff; assists with accuracy of payroll.
Facilitates psycho-educational groups with clients.
Orders and manages unit medical supplies; stocks medications.
Provides teaching and education to those receiving services.
Maintains medical productivity statistics; maintains thorough documentation of daily activities including nursing services and treatment services.
Confers with health care agencies, dentists and other agencies involved in prescribing medications for clients.
Obtains medical records; enters medical data into computer.
Provides protective equipment and necessary training to staff.
Reviews and monitors medical records for accuracy and completeness; manages medical record deficiencies.
Provides on call program support after hours, weekends and holidays as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of professional nursing; thorough knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be taken in the use of narcotics and other medications; thorough knowledge of the treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for medically ill patients; thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services of the facility; ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, associates and others contacted in the course of work.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience
Associate's degree with coursework in nursing, or related field and at least one year experience working with adults with serious mental illness in a psychiatric setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifying staff will be eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
CPR and CPI certification.
Computer literacy

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Open Date

10/9/2023

Close Date

About the Organization

Join the Fearless!

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range

Starting @ 50.50/ hr

EOE Statement

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Associated topics: coronary, infusion, intensive, neonatal, nurse rn, registed, staff nurse, surgery, transitional, unit

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