Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse) for Comprehensive Integrated Recovery Services at Whitney Young Health provides clinical and administrative oversight for the day-to-day nursing functions within the Comprehensive Integrated Outpatient Treatment Program (CIOTP)-delivering substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, opioid treatment programming (OTP), and integrated primary care services. Central to this role, is the responsibility for the supervision of nursing personnel and the coordination of integrated healthcare functions including the administration of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), health screening, patient education, wellness promotion, and primary care services delivered within the integrated recovery setting. The Nurse Manager serves as a liaison between addictions treatment services and primary care; while ensuring the effective management of patients’ behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment and primary care services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CLINICAL OVERSIGHT

• Provide administrative and clinical oversight for nursing personnel and medical support staff within outpatient, OTP, and integrated primary care services
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision for nursing personnel and medical support staff within integrated outpatient programs and OTP
• Oversee nursing protocols and standards of practice specific to: medication administration and dosing, medication-assisted treatment, nursing assessments, physical health monitoring and patient education, toxicology testing
• Ensure nursing practices remain in compliance with governing and accreditation bodies and reflective of NYS OASAS regulations, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), and The Joint Commission.
• Coordinate nursing schedules, duties and staffing coverage to ensure continuity of patient care-including direction and supervision for the integrated nursing staff.
• Support the implementation of integrated care workflows between the CIOTP and primary care services.
• Develop, revise, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and programs, including standards and outcome measurements.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing, medical providers and primary care partners in the support of: chronic disease management, preventive health screenings, communicable disease prevention and monitoring, vaccination initiatives, wellness and health promotional activities
• Promote integrated treatment/service planning addressing physical health, behavioral health and recovery goals.
• Ensure practices reflect safe and compliant administration of methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other approved medications using in addiction treatment
• Monitor medication administration procedures, dosing documentation and medication documentation and storage practices.
• Collaborate with prescribing providers regarding medication adherence, patient response, and clinical concerns.
• Monitor diversion control practices and medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure patient education regarding medications, side-effects, overdose prevention, harm reduction principles, and wellness management.
• Carry out the medical orders as directed by the Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Medical Provider.
• Ensure the completion of nursing assessments (including mental health, nutrition and a pain assessment) on all patients as assigned.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of patient care, communication, medical orders, referrals, progress notes, discharge notes, supplies, inventories and all other patient care related paperwork.
• Coordinate and assist the physician with all medical clearances, physical examinations and follow-up visits.
• Lead nursing-related patient safety initiatives and promote a culture of safety throughout the programs.
• Monitor incident reporting and follow-up related to medication errors, adverse events, and patient safety matters.
• Ensure emergency preparedness procedures and medical response protocols are maintained and regularly reviewed within the dispensary and other integrated programs.
• Participate in risk management and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and maintenance of nursing records
• Monitor compliance with medication management and nursing practice standards
• Ensure nursing staff conduct daily reports, reconciliation for methadone, and other reports necessary to ensure compliance with dispensing requirements
• Maintains daily maintenance of dispensing methadone and the inventory of logs.
• Orient, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff and medical support staff
• Support nursing activities in preparation for OASAS certification reviews, Joint Commission surveys, HRSA-related quality initiatives and reporting.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning collaboratives and maintain nursing licensure, registration, and certifications as required.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations and guidelines regarding Methadone Maintenance treatment program
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; safety standards and infection control protocols; Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
• Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program licensed or approved by the State of New York. Current NYS Nursing License and Registration in good standing. At least 3 years supervisory experience in a nursing environment. CPR certified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); 5+years nursing supervisory experience in Behavioral Health/SUD facility, Registered Professional Nurse; Bilingual; CASAC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Salary range: $96,000 - $112,000 annually