Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Psy

Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Duties Description: Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned nursing and direct care staff.

Directs and reviews the work of nursing staff; completes performance evaluations; and initiates appropriate counseling and disciplinary actions. Develops assignments and daily staffing plans for nursing care; prepares and monitors staffing schedules; and ensures adequate nursing coverage. Identifies staff development needs; develops, presents, and/or arranges for training on clinical nursing related topics; and evaluates the effectiveness of in-service education and guidance programs.

Ensures that staff have met requirements for first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other agency-specific required training. May interview nursing candidates and participate in orientation programs for new staff and/or other recruitment and hiring processes. Supervises admission and discharge planning activities; and serves as a liaison to community providers, families, hospitals, and other health care facilities.

Maintains established standards of nursing care in accordance with State, federal, and accreditation agency requirements. Makes rounds and ensure the maintenance of a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment and that individuals’ safety, well-being, and care needs are met. Informs staff of and ensures the implementation of policies, procedures, and trends in nursing practice.

Monitors and reviews nursing documentation, such as progress notes and medication charts, to ensure accuracy and quality; and follows up with nursing staff when needed to resolve discrepancies. Assesses the quality of nursing care and assists in the development and implementation of quality control programs for nursing care. Oversees narcotics tracking and management; and ensures medical inventories are properly maintained and stored.

Ensures compliance with State and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including facility policies on restraints, seclusion, levels of intensive supervision, abuse, and incident reporting. Formulates corrective action plans in response to identified regulatory problems and ensures the implementation of such. Participates in the management and administration of nursing services; assists in planning and program development activities; and meets with managers to review, update, and ensure the effectiveness of nursing policies, protocols, and procedures.

May assist in the management and oversight of a nursing department; prepare budgets and monitor expenditures; participate on committees and workgroups; and perform the duties of a Registered Nurse 1 and cover staff assignments, if necessary. Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Minimum Qualifications: possession of a license and current registration practice nursing in New York State and three years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, or substance use disorders. Additional salary differentials for working evening and night shifts are available Company Description CDPC is a NYS psychiatric hospital that serves over 100 plus adult inpatients. Company Description CDPC is a NYS psychiatric hospital that serves over 100 plus adult inpatients.