Nurse Manager - Detoxification Unit
Company: Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Location: Danvers
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Nurse Manager - Detoxification UnitJob Summary:The Nurse Manager
is responsible for the management of the medical/nursing services
provided in the detoxification unit, ensuring full compliance with
the protocols/directives of the Medical Director and Program
Director.Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, directs, and controls nursing activities of a
level 3.7 detoxification facility.
- Maintains 24-hour accountability for quality of care and
nursing staffing on the Detox Unit.
- Supervises Nursing Staff, Admissions Nurses and Team Lead as
assigned.
- Provides clinical leadership in application of the Nursing
Process to assess, diagnose, determine outcomes, plan, implement
and evaluate care for persons withdrawing from addiction to
alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines and/or other substances.
- Collaborates with the divisional VP, PD, and Medical Director
to develop and revise policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
for care of patients on Detox Unit.
- Ensures that the Agency's standards of care are met through
ongoing consultation with the Medical Director, application of
Quality Assurance and Customer Service Programs, implementation of
Utilization Review mechanisms, structuring clinical supervision,
provision of direct care as needed, and implementation of an
established maintenance plan.
- Monitors compliance with budget, including staffing,
scheduling, productivity analysis, and supply costs.
- Ensures that Standards of Addictions Nursing Practice,
including Standards of Care and Standards of Professional
Performance are carried out by nursing staff, and that direct care
staff support standards of care in their interactions with patients
on the Detox Unit.
- Reviews clinical incidents with the PD, divisional VP, and/or
Medical Director. If needed, revises processes of care to decrease
incidents.
- Demonstrates leadership and role models skills required to
maintain a therapeutic milieu on the unit.
- Maintains a safe and secure environment on the unit.
- Maintains ongoing relationships with community services,
including police, state agencies, and other health care
providers.Requirements:
- RN and a robust background in clinical practice and management
with four to ten years related experience and/or training from an
approved, accredited school of nursing.
- CPR certification required.
- Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance abuse
treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and
willingness to work in a multicultural setting, and must share a
customer service orientation.
- Computer literate in standard desktop applications such as
Windows, Word, and Excel.Work Schedule: FT 40-hrs,
Monday-FridayBenefits: Sign on bonus up to $7500 (prorated for
part-time), Day 1 BenefitsAbout Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral
Services:We are a healthcare organization dedicated to providing
integrated care to our patients. Our team of healthcare
professionals is committed to making a difference in people's
lives.Equal Opportunity Employer: Beth Israel Lahey Health
Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from diverse candidates.
Keywords: Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services, Cranston , Nurse Manager - Detoxification Unit, Executive , Danvers, Rhode Island
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