Nursing Supervisor

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At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

* No Nights or weekends!*

Job Summary
The Supervisor, Nursing Services is responsible for supervising nursing staff for assigned campus or program ensuring excellent medical care for clients. This role oversees medical management; nursing services and provides direct medical care for clients.

Reporting Structure
The Supervisor of Nursing Services will report to the Treatment Director for program & operational supervision (work hours & days, groups, availability to clients, integration with clinical team) and will report to the Manager of Nursing Services for nursing & medical supervision (med management, case
consultation, medical best practices etc.).

• Manage and respond to the medical needs of clients at assigned campus or program, ensuring timely access to nursing care.
• Review admission notes and applications, identify at-risk clients.
• Meet individually with clients who have health concerns/assess/ refer as needed and treat.
• Manage medication issues identified during assessment or referred to by staff or counselors.
• Consult with Program Managers, Program Directors & program staff regarding client physical and mental health issues.
• Escalate challenging client physical and mental health issues to the Manager, Nursing Services/Director of Nursing and program leadership.
• Respond to staff requests to see clients for medication and other health concerns.
• Responsible for destruction of medications.
• During screening, work with admissions to perform nursing/medical assessment and refer as appropriate.
• Manages and provides nursing supervision for LPNs, RNs, Addiction Services Coordinators and Medication Coordinators for the assigned campus or program.
• In partnership with the Treatment Director and Manager, Nursing Services/Director of Nursing, reviews new applicants, interviews and selects candidates for nursing-related positions.
• Onboards new nursing staff and provides ongoing training for LPNs and Medication Coordinators.
• Partner with Manager, Nursing Services to implement initiatives to improve quality of client care.
• Complete annual performance reviews for direct reports. Provide coaching and address performance issues.
• Works with Treatment Director to schedule nursing staff to meet program needs.
• Integrates nursing staff into the clinical counseling team by participating in weekly staff meetings.
• Ensures Clinical Counselors and Recovery Coaches know how to make referrals to nurses.
• Provides medication training for staff and oversees the day-to-day medication management.
• Provides health education for clients and staff as appropriate e.g. infection control, first aid.
• Assist in restocking first aid kits.
• Assist in re-supplying each building with OTC meds, medical/first aid supplies.
• Meet with Manager, Nursing Services/Director of Nursing and Treatment Director weekly.
• Enter all physical exams, TB results and labs for clients into database.
• Enter nurse notes for all health interactions with clients into Quick Mar database.

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Have and maintain current nursing licensure with the state of Minnesota.
• Prefer 5 years of increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job.
• Ability to successfully complete background check process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working with people with life-controlling challenges, including mental health and addiction.
• The ability to live and work by MnTC’s culture of honor & core values – practicing compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, servanthood, and trust.
• Must have at least 1 year of freedom…