Nursing Supervisor
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
All positions with the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians are Indian Preference in Hiring in accordance with the Tribes hiring policies.
Position Title: | Dispensary Nurse Supervisor |
Department: | ICCS |
Status: | Exempt |
Grade: | DOE |
Reports to: | Methadone Director |
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the overseeing of medical services to include supervising and evaluating dispensing nurses. Responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of methadone medication to patients in compliance with WAC FDA DEA regulations and clinic policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities
Directly supervises dispensing team to include: dispensing medication to patients for accuracy patient treatment and care inventory audits patient intakes and all documentation and reporting.
Directly supervises Certified Medical Assistants.
Develop and implement best practices for dosing department.
Assists in the development and management of program policies and procedures.
Assisting with collecting compiling and dispersal of program reports as required.
Ensures compliance with established policy and procedures and service delivery objectives.
Develop audit tools to ensure compliance with Federal state and local laws.
Chart reviews to ensure proper paperwork and scope of care are completed for methadone patients
Ensures compliance with established policy and procedures and service delivery objectives
Serves as a resource to assigned staff in identifying and resolving complex case problems.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships between all dispensing employees
Prioritize and ensure that work load is completed
Ensure that ICCS Director in informed on a timely manner of any information affecting the clinics ability to perform stated purpose.
Ensure the safety of patients being dispensed correct dose.
Educate nurses on new policies and procedures to inform patients of accuracy in questions of clinic
Manage schedules of dispensing team.
Monitors supplies and inventory of methadone.
Enters SAMSHA requests.
Liaison to counselor and outside agencies/medical facilities.
Delegate shift task to all of the nurses and coordinate with physicians/providers who may need assistance.
Assess changes in patients and respond accordingly.
Detect any issues that result in injuries or other difficulties for or patients.
Inform providers of any changes in patients condition.
Review patient PMP.
Prepare with accuracy DEA and Pharmacy Board inspections.
Accurately and efficiently dispenses daily doses of methadone medication.
Maintains current inventory of medication and medical supplies in secure environment.
Assessment of patients physical condition; reporting observations to supervisor either verbally or in writing.
Alerts treatment staff of any observed changes in patients status.
Maintains accurate dispensing records.
Daily review of medical order book and recording of changes. Maintains current statistical records.
Accounts for all medication dispensed. Ensures accuracy of records to avoid medication discrepancies and takes corrective action as needed.
Explains the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to clients.
Performs TB tests on staff and clients.
Inventories and orders supplies as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides supervision and oversight of dosing nurses and medical assistants.
Coaches and supports development of staff based on needs of positions.
Ensures licensed nurses complete the ongoing education requirements required to maintain their LPN and RN license.
Demonstrates commitment to the preservation of a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusivity.
Responsible for performance and management and hiring of employees within that department.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Critical thinking skills.
Attention to detail.
Effective communication.
Must be alert and observant at all times.
Demonstrate sound judgement and decision making abilities.
Medication administration skills.
Ability to build rapport with co-workers and physician.
Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
Ability to accurately assess situations that arise.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times adhere to 42 CFR part 8 and HIPAA rulings.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from patients staff referral sources and the general public.
Ability to operate computer computer programs copier email instant messenger fax and phone.
Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff community partners and professionals.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes and is subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Frequently involves sedentary work.
Constantly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication.
Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately loudly or quickly.
Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Occasionally requires moving objects from a lower to a higher position or horizontally.
Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching.
Close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus is required.
Position Qualifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington.
A degree or studies in social science or medical field plus three years experience.
Ability to pass criminal background check and pre-employment UA.
WA state Drivers license and ability to be approved by Tribal insurance to drive Tribal vehicles.
Full Time Employees are eligible for:
- Medical Dental Visionavailable on 1st of month after hire date - choose either a PPO or HDHP with a Health Savings Account.
- Paid Time Off(PTO) earned to plan for future paid days off from work.
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) retirement withgenerous company match.
- Holiday Bank hours
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Required Experience:
Manager
