Supervisor of Nurses - CHS

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• On Site Director of Nursing
• Deputy Director of Nursing

• Diagnose and treat health problems, collecting data, performing physical assessment, case‑finding, health teaching, counseling, and providing supportive care; execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed physicians or other healthcare providers.
• Direct and administer nursing care to patients, coordinating activities with physicians, administration, pharmacy, clerical, and correctional staff.
• Guide and direct nursing staff, ensuring compliance with standards, policies, and procedures set by NYC Health & Hospital Corporation Correctional Health Services and the Department of Nursing.
• Provide direct patient care as necessary, using problem‑oriented progress notes in SOAP format.
• Assign nursing staff for admissions, sick calls, treatments, medications, punitive segregation rounds, and follow‑up; communicate staffing problems to the On‑Site Director of Nursing.
• Screen patients with mental health problems promptly and make appropriate referrals; use therapeutic communication skills and interviewing techniques.
• Make rounds, assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate unit nursing care; assist with staffing needs and orientation of new staff.
• Assist with quality improvements, provide documentation, and collaborate with the On‑Site Director of Nursing on patient care and unit administration.
• Coordinate intra‑disciplinary team, identify delegation opportunities, and supervise LPNs and NAs.
• Administrate medication safely, conduct mouth checks, and maintain standards.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring activities, peer reviews, and quality reviews to ensure delivery of quality care; recommend changes when problems are identified.

• Assist other employees as needed, maintain cooperative relationships with supervisors, patients, visitors, and Department of Corrections personnel.
• Maintain friendly working atmosphere, professional demeanor and appearance, and adhere to uniform policy.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek assistance appropriately.

Clinic and infirmary environment; constant standing, walking, frequent bending, lifting, and reaching; occasional sitting.

• Heavy Work:
  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or up to 20 pounds constantly.

• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse.

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Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care