Scope of Work:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Direct daily nursing and nursing assistant operations for the admissions and treatment process, to include oversight of nursing duties in residential and outpatient programs.
• Oversee and ensure nursing and nursing assistant staff work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to produce efficient and quality patient care.
• Conduct weekly supervision meetings with Nursing Supervisor and team supervisions with nursing and nursing assistant staff as needed to address and review any nursing staff suggestions, concerns, and/or issues related to patient care and/or employment matters.
• Assist Medical Director with overall operations of medical services and treatment programs.
• Observe patient physical and mental health statuses to make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Provide health education to patients and train and enable nursing staff to do the same.
• Ensure patients receive necessary medical exams and evaluations during the admissions process and throughout treatment as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all Physician's orders, ensuring documentation in patient records as required.
• Communicate with internal personnel to include, but not be limited to: medical, clinical, administrative, and maintenance staff in the event of emergencies.
• Secure, maintain, and order nursing and medical supplies as necessary, tracking inventory as supplies are dispersed.
• Coordinate patient chart reviews to include, but not be limited to: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial Insurance and private funders.
• Create and submit reports to internal and external parties as required.
• Participate in clinical consultations and team meetings.
• Act as a representative of the organization at external meetings as necessary.
• Maintain and update appropriate policies and procedures related to nursing practices and provide input on Clinical and Medical policies and procedures as they relate to nursing.
• Develop and enact goals and key performance indicators for nursing and nursing assistant staff.
• Operate as the organization's Infection Control Officer, managing internal and external communications related to any ongoing and/or emerging infection control treatment.
• Develop and manage budget for nursing/medical services in order to meet organization's financial goals.
• Act as mentor to nursing and nursing assistant staff to advance professional growth.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 11-15 employees
• Primary consultant for all agency nursing staff, to include nursing assistants. Supervises all nursing staff, including nursing assistants, either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency's policies and any applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: interviewing and training new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving any issues regarding nursing and/or within nursing team.

Standards of Performance:

• Understand applicable standards and ensure/monitor compliance as defined by regulatory agencies.
• Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct, confidentiality, and treatment quality.
• Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.
• Apply resources efficiently and responsibly.
• Identify patient and department needs and implement programs to achieve these needs.
• Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.
• The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.
• The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.
• The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.
• The ability to follow out code of conduct and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Completion of BSN program (required)
• Active FL RN licensure (required)
• At least two years of experience in a Nursing leadership role (required)
• Must be able to pass background and drug screen prior to start date.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations related to behavioral health care and/or nursing. 
• Ability to write and interpret reports. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and staff. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. 
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Ability to perform CPR and other First Aid procedures (required)

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. Required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include: close, distance, color, peripheral and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation: $100,000 / yr

Benefits: - 403(b) with company match - Medical, Dental and Vision (Eligibility 1st of month after 60 days) - Employer Paid Short Term Disability - Paid time off - Life insurance - Up to 10 paid holidays - Assistance with certification and licensure.

Cove Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization with over 48 years of providing behavioral health treatment services to the greater Tampa Bay area. COVE will offer you opportunities that you wouldn't have with other organizations, once you become one of our team mates. Cove Behavioral Health is a HRSA approved site and you may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We also offer free Clinical Supervision, Tuition Reimbursement, CEU's, and many other ways to show appreciation to our teammates! COVE is a full-service provider of SA services. We are Nationally Accredited and have won numerous national and state awards for premier services. We serve all ages and take all insurances. We have board certified MD's that will provide a consultation of what an individual plan might look like when people don't know what to do, much like other Doctor consultations. We have a private adult detox and are known for our specialties in pregnant women and women's services, Opiate Addiction treatment, residential treatment and community prevention as Centers of Excellence.

At Cove Behavioral health we value diversity and inclusion. Cove Behavioral Health provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, in accordance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Employment decisions at Cove will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Cove does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Cove will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Cove is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug & Tobacco Free Facility.