Director of Nursing

Role Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for providing the medical oversight of Rochester Recovery’s Detoxification and Residential Programs. The Director of Nursing oversees and supervises the onsite medical staff, which is made up of RN’s and LPN’s.

This includes ensuring timely implementation, reporting, and documentation of a variety of functions including safety, quality improvement, and compliance standards of daily client care.

The Director of Nursing also performs direct services to clients including medication administration, education of prescribed medications, processing of labs, executes initial detox treatment plans under the supervision of the medical director and group facilitation as needed.

The Director of Nursing’s position is responsible for signing off on all behavioral health services administered by the RN’s and LPN’s.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide appropriate detox services, prescribed medication education, and execution of orders given by the providers.
• Participation in Initial Detox treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Consults with the physician regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Participate in diagnostic test orders to help providers identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Educate clients about health and illness’ and promotes health maintenance
• Collaborate with the clinical team regarding the patient’s treatment, health, and illness prevention.
• Maintain and review client records, charts and other pertinent information. Post test and examination results daily.
• Administer medications, provide vaccinations, and render treatment to clients as needed.
• Communicate with providers, RN’s, LPNs, and medical professionals to ensure a continuum of care for each client.
• Consider the age of the client and emotional stability when determining appropriate treatments.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns and complaints from clients and their parents, spouses or guardians as needed.
• Oversee and maintain the tracking of medical supplies and inventory.
• Observe and record client behavior as needed or directed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 Years of nursing experience, preferably in the chemically dependent population.
• 1-3 Years of management preferred.
• Past experience working with medical records is a plus.
• Utilization Review experience is a plus.

Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.
• Valid registered nursing license in the state of Minnesota.
• Ability to explain treatments and conditions to clients of all ages.
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain.
• Must successfully complete Background Check, Drug Screen, and TB Test.