PRIMARY FUNCTION

Coordinate the nursing operations of the comprehensive system by performing the following duties.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Assist Medical Director in the overall operation of medical services and treatment programs
2. Direct daily nursing operations within the residential and women's services facilities
3. Observe client physical and mental health status for appropriate referrals
4. Provide necessary health education
5. Assure clients receive medical exams and evaluation procedures
6. Transcribe physician's orders
7. Communicate with other medical personnel in case of emergencies
8. Maintain supplies and equipment
9. Coordinate client Medicaid reviews
10. Submit reports as required
11. Participate in clinical staffings and team meetings
12. Attend meetings with Agency nurses to review nursing issues

­SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1-5 People

Primary consultant for staff nurses. Supervises all medical staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency's policies and any applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

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

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Degree

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

LPN/RN

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Two to Four Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients 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

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 peripheand the ability to adjust focus.