Description

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

The Center for Recovery and Wellness takes a holistic, strengths-based approach to recovery and wellness that responds to the distinct needs of each individual.  Programs include residential and outpatient addiction treatment, recovery services, prevention education, and community programming.  CRW offers culturally competent, evidence-based programs and services that strengthen individuals and communities, enhance resiliency, and foster lasting recovery.

The overall purpose of the Nursing Supervisor is to perform nursing duties, medication administration oversight, and psychoeducation at the Center for Recovery and Wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

-Follow protocols and policies for medication management duties in the residential addiction treatment facility, and support outpatient facility as needed.
-Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting of client files.
-Assess the medical status of new and existing clients and refer for outside medical care when appropriate.
-Monitor physical health needs for patients receiving ancillary withdrawal services.
-Oversee all RNs, LPNs, Pharmacy technicians, and medical assistants through individual supervision and coaching, direct observation, and team meetings.
-Initiate and implement client care plans, interact with medical health care providers, oversee medical appointments, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
-Oversees completion of admissions Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral (LOCATDR).
-Comply with CRW's policies and procedures.
-Maintain and participate in on-call Nursing Supervisor schedule.
-Preparing the medical case conference meeting agenda and facilitating the meeting.
-Handling complaints or other issues by following Justice Center Code of Conduct and all relevant internal policies and procedures.
-Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure all client care needs are addressed throughout treatment episode.
-Develop and maintain weekly staff assignments/schedules.
-Assists the medical director in ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining records of reporting (DEA, Justice Center, OASAS, -DOH)
-Developing/conducting quality assurance audits and documentation review, in collaboration with the leadership team.
-Assists in maintaining nursing staff initial and annual skills checklist, including the required regulatory training.
-Additional responsibilities as appropriate. 

Requirements

-Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid New York State license
-5 years of supervisory experience
-2 years of experience working with substance abuse and dual-diagnosis populations
-Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Team player, able to multi-task and handle challenging situations
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
-Competency with computer-based programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook email, Relias, and electronic health records
-Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Team player, able to multi-task and handle challenging situations
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
-Competency with computer-based programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook email, Relias, and electronic health records