Registered Nurse Supervisor

Job Summary:
Supervise all RN’s for Goshen program. Ensure that all medical needs of the consumers are met.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Overall coordination, organization, and development of medical care for the Goshen DD Department. Responsible for direct and indirect supervision of nursing personnel in Goshen DD programs.

• Carry out the goals and objectives of the agency.
• Interview applicants for RN positions in the department and make appropriate recommendations. Evaluate all nursing staff.
• Liaison with Prescription Drug Company. Ensure that medical supplies and prescription drug needs are met.

• Attend conferences concerning clients and relates pertinent information to the appropriate people.

• Maintain community contacts and resources as these affect the medical department.
• Responsible for the development of leadership and gives direction and supervision to staff in the performance of their duties.
• Represent the medical department at meetings for the Coordinator.

• Participate in overall planning for program and services to meet the needs of the clients. Maintain the mission of person-centered planning.See that the proper procedures concerning reports, requisitions, etc., are followed.

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary teams.
• Responsible for all medical evaluations and review within prescribed time frames.
• Perform and provide health appraisal procedures as needed.
• Evaluate, teach and document self-medication steps to consumers.
• Schedule any recommended/specialized medical/lab appointments.
• Provide follow up on any hospitalizations and emergency treatment to ensure adequate medical care.
• Responsible for ensuring the ordering of all medications.

• Institute and promote orientation programs and in-service training programs for members of the staff and delegates areas of the training program to others when necessary.

• Collaborate with all outside agencies to ensure healthcare/ medical needs of all consumers are incorporated into their daily program.

• Interpret and comply with all related standards and regulations. Provide staff with in-service training related to regulations. Collaborates on new development projects.
• Prepare Surrogate Decision-making packets for those consumers that need the intervention of this committee.
• Responsible for management of medication procedures. Oversees all documentation and recording of medical reports. Recertify staff annually and evaluate semi-annually as necessary.
• Obtain certification in Tube Feeding/Insulin. In Service and monitor staff on Tube Feeding/Insulin delivery.

Education & Experience NYS Registered Nurse Certification required with at least 3 years RN experience. 2 years of supervisory/management experience.  Knowledge of OPWDD rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements: When necessary, assist staff with consumer physical needs related to the medical condition.