- Professional
- Office in Calverton
The Per Diem Clinical Nurse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing nursing operations and staff supervision on an as-needed basis, supporting high-quality patient care across the organization. This role requires a minimum commitment of two 12-hour shifts per month and fosters collaboration, respect, and effective communication with providers, nurses, clinical staff, and organizational members.
This position is eligible for applicable shift differentials.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Staffing and Scheduling:
- Conduct staffing check-ins at designated shift intervals.
- Assign staff based on patient acuity and unit requirements (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, ancillary staff).
- Support flexible coverage needs including weekends, holidays, and off-shift hours as required.
Administrative and Leadership:
- Assist with probationary and annual staff evaluations and support performance action plans.
- Participate in interviewing and hiring nursing candidates as requested.
- Communicate management concerns to the Director of Nursing promptly.
Clinical Oversight:
- Collaborate with the medical team to optimize patient care experiences and outcomes.
- Provide expert nursing care and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
- Coordinate closely with clinical and admissions teams for patient services.
- Supervise patient admissions, documentation, preparation, and clinical assessments.
- Manage patient discharges, internal transfers, and medication processes effectively.
- Address atypical discharges and behavioral challenges through timely interventions and crisis management.
- Implement harm reduction strategies to minimize patient risks.
- Provide trauma-informed and person-centered care.
- Maintain a safe environment conducive to patient education and family engagement.
- Model culturally sensitive practices in patient care and staff interactions.
Quality, Safety, and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to medication management and controlled substances protocols.
- Investigate and promptly resolve discrepancies.
- Regularly inspect medication storage and administration areas.
- Maintain medical supply inventory and manage reordering processes.
- Enforce infection control, safety measures, and cleanliness standards.
- Supervise laboratory practices ensuring regulatory compliance.
Education and Staff Development:
- Support new hire orientation and preceptor programs.
- Conduct or participate in staff in-services and nursing education initiatives.
- Ensure staff competency in clinical procedures, including injections, point-of-care testing, diabetic management, ECGs, phlebotomy, and withdrawal management.
Communication:
- Ensure clear team communication and accurate shift hand-offs.
- Maintain supervisor logs, staffing records, and incident documentation.
- Role model professional, compassionate, and effective communication to staff.
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description provides general guidance and may not cover all duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to assess medical needs and provide direct patient care.
- Mobility throughout patient care areas, occasionally lifting medical equipment/supplies up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Effective verbal communication related to patient care.
- Proficiency with computers, phones, and general office equipment.
- Accurate and timely updating of medical records, occasionally while stationary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited RN Program, with current NY State RN license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); MSN required within 5 years of role acceptance.
- Membership in IntNSA, ASAN, or APNA required.
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or Psychiatric Mental-Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC) within 1 year.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including addiction and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for Substance Use Disorders.
- Familiarity with healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, Joint Commission.
- Experience in stabilization, withdrawal management, rehabilitation/residential
