What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Nurse Shift Supervisor position at Casa Palmera?

Job Description

Company Description

Casa Palmera is a nationally recognized sub-acute residential treatment center in San Diego, California offering drug rehabilitation, treatment for alcohol addiction as well as treatment for mood disorders and anxiety and trauma disorders. Casa Palmera is staffed with a diverse team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and nurses who work together to help each patient move forward within a caring community.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation Range : $47-57 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing :

401(k)
Healthcare benefits
Vacation and sick days
Employee referral program
Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
Continuing education (CE) programs and training
Weekly training opportunities
Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, interfacing with medical and clinical services. Serves as a liaison between the Director of Nursing and Nursing staff. Plans, implements, directs and evaluates nursing care provided to all patients. Provides exceptional care to our patients through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations to the essential members of the treatment teams.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Adheres to all DBH Policy and Procedures and ensures adherence to TJC / CARF regulatory guidelines.

Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH mission, vision and values

Provides orientation and training to all new nursing staff on shift.

Serves as the shift supervisor for all nursing care in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.

Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan.

Facilitates therapeutic nursing or health groups.

Provides clear and complete client documentation.

Implements Physician Orders.

Administers medication as prescribed.

Counts narcotics daily, logs appropriately.

Meets regularly with medical staff to discuss patient treatment.

Performs primary first aid and determining need for physician notification.

Consults with physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions.

Demonstrates leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with people from all educational and cultural backgrounds.

Demonstrates tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude.

Demonstrates respect and empathy towards patients and peers.

Assists with scheduling nursing staff.

Ensures Medication Administration Records (MARS) are completed in electronic medical record system and ensures that all narcotic logs are completed each shift as directed by policy and regulation.

Communicates with BHT staff and serves as a link to clinical team to provide care to patients.

Assess psychological and medical issues, prioritizing and reporting to the proper clinical staff and leadership.

Responsible for leading staff and delegating responsibilities in a positive and professional manner in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.

Complete medical and nutritional assessments upon admission, chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all issues appropriately.

Assign admissions and ensure admissions and discharge protocols are being maintained.

Administration, maintenance, and documentation of medications per DBH and facility policies and procedures. Ensure medications are destroyed after discharges.

Promotes restoration of health, patient and family education and serves as a patient advocate.

Administers TB testing to patients in accordance with Department of Health and facility and DBH policies.

Maintain, adhere to and promote infection control measures.

Responsible for maintaining safety and security of patients, staff, and medications.

Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.

Works with multi-disciplinary team to resolve patient issues, while also being able to work autonomously

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Complete reports on unusual incidents.

Covers shifts when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage.

Any other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time temporary position that will work 3-12 hours shifts, 3 days per week, rotating.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at  casapalmera.com.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board. RN preferred; LVN / LPN required. In programs that employ RN’s, RN licensure is required.

Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred.

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted.

One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field.

Ability to draw blood required.

Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

Must possess a current Driver’s License in good standing.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com / careers /

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

Salary : $47 - $57

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