Nurse Supervisor - Red River Youth Academy

Nurse Supervisor

Red River Youth Academy is recruiting for a Nurse Supervisor to work as a member of our facility’s team. The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and functions of all aspects of nursing and service delivery throughout all programs, general and psychiatric nursing care to residents with emotional, developmental or psychiatric disorders; and for ensuring the safety and well-being of each patient.

Duties include:

• Oversees all medical and nursing documentation and ensures it is thorough, accurate and submitted timely.

• Oversees medication administration and works in conjunction with the Medical Director and pharmacy to monitor medications, medication delivery, MAR’s, and to minimize medication errors

• Actively participates in, or designates another nurse to participate in, weekly treatment team meetings; Oversees medical treatment planning

• Follows and implements all federal, state and regulatory requirements for the nursing department; Ensures nursing department complies in all areas

• Provides training and consultation as needed to employees throughout the facility; Participates in new employee orientation and other mandatory trainings

• Actively serves as a key member of the administrative team; serving as the liaison between the administrative team and nursing staff.

• Completes monthly reports as required for performance improvement and/or corporate reporting requirements

• Develops and updates nursing policies and procedures

• Communicates frequently with all members of the leadership team to coordinate services and programming for patients and resolve facility and nursing issues & concerns; Oversees infection control; works collaboratively on performance improvement teams, special projects and other duties as assigned by the CEO

• Collaborate with Human Resources Director in screening, interviewing, and hiring nursing staff

Requirements

·         Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. Master’s Degree preferred. Specialty certification also preferred in psychiatric nursing.

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent psychiatric experience or experience working with adults and youth. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance

Hiring Company Description

Red River Youth Academy in Norman, Oklahoma, is a residential treatment and day treatment facility that serves adolescents experiencing serious emotional/behavioral disorders.

At Red River Youth Academy, we believe in hope, second chances, and new beginnings. We focus on teaching our clients functional life skills and the ability to perceive and process information effectively, enabling them to make healthier life decisions. The adolescents of today are tomorrow's future and society needs to be pro-active in building a strong foundation for success. We at Red River Youth Academy are continuously improving our facility, our program, and ourselves so that we can give our clients every opportunity and the tools they need to succeed.

Our staff consists of licensed professionals from the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, dietary services, and special education. Our staff is trained in every aspect of the program and exemplifies the best in each profession.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000 to $89,440 (Salary)