Overnight Shift RN Supervisor

At Pinelands you will have the opportunity to work closely within a team of professionals consisting of substance use experts, all dedicated to promoting lasting health and healing. Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight. You will develop an individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives.

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: $43-53 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 

The Overnight Shift Nurse Supervisor will provide supervision over other nurses and have administrative duties. He/she consults with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved, and carries out all orders received, with appropriate information sharing with the Program Director and Facility Manager. The Nurse Supervisor meets with each client daily, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medication.

Responsibilities 

• Facilitating therapeutic nursing groups
• Providing clear and complete client documentation
• Implementing Physician Orders
• Administering medication as prescribed
• Counting narcotics daily, logs appropriately
• Meeting regularly with medical and clinical staff to discuss client treatment
• Providing assessments of medical problems as needed
• Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification
• Consulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions
• Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, and administering all prescription medication
• Responsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Program Director and Facility
• Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics
• Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude 
• On call rotations via phone and on site if needed for emergency situations only 
• Oversee schedule for med pass staff 
• Participating in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable
• Participating in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team and the client care committee
• Providing administrative oversight of the facility's nursing services, and where appropriate, directly supervising the facility's nursing staff
• Assisting in developing and maintaining written objectives, policies and procedures related to nursing services, developing an organization plan, and developing a quality
• Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Complies with all Policies and Procedures.
• Effectively communicates concerns about client health to the Medical Director and follows up as necessary.
•  Facilitates medication education for new clients and for all other clients starting new medications.
• Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
• Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, 
• Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.

This is a full-time position that will work (3) 12-hour shifts from 7pm - 7am with some weekend requirement and on-call availability. 

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

• RN required
• Management or supervision experience is preferred
• Mental health nursing experience is a plus
• RN License in the State required
• Must have knowledge of JCAHO & State regulatory requirements
• Must have considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practice
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Axis I diagnosis and symptoms
• Must demonstrate knowledge of medications and their proper application and use
• Able to take vital signs, provide first aid, and perform basic evaluation procedures and tests

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.

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.