(Archived) Charge Nurse / RN (Evenings , 3p-11p)

NaphCare has an excellent opportunity for a Charge Nurse/ RN Supervisor to lead our Evening shift, Suffolk County House of Corrections team! The Nurse Supervisor works under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) ) and Director of Nursing (DON). The Nurse Manager is responsible for providing direct clinical nursing overnight and nursing care.

Position Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of employment
• Valid CPR card
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred

Performance Expectations

• Work cohesively with the HSA and DON in the coordination of the healthcare delivery system, as well as other functions within the facility
• Coordinate, structure, implement and guide the delivery of the nursing service program within the facility, including direct oversight, leadership, management, guidance, support, and evaluation of clinical performance by the LPNs, CNAs/MAs, EMTs, and RNs
• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the facility, including the ability to perform continuous CPR until properly relieved
• Take and document all patient history and vital signs, assist with examinations and/or treatments, and report all changes in patients’ conditions to the appropriate level of healthcare provider
• Conduct daily clinical rounds to all designated areas of responsibility to observe and review documentation, orders, and patient care plans and ensure that objectives are understood and practiced by the nursing staff
• Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and patient assessments
• Initiate and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Collaborate with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders and other stakeholders in streamlining services within the facility
• Assist with disaster plans and emergency preparation
• Adhere to and enforce all safety and security policies and procedures and participate in all applicable safety/emergency drills
• Assist with orientation and training activities of clinical personnel
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor to motivate, develop, and retain nursing staff
• Ensure nursing practice conforms to state licensure, accreditation, and regulatory agency requirements, and company policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with the HSA and the Director of Nursing to fulfill the contractual requirements for the delivery of quality healthcare
• Assist with evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the clinical services and assist in developing systems to ensure and monitor patient care and safety

If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different. NaphCare professionals are important partners of the NaphCare family, working together to provide quality care in a rewarding work environment. NaphCare offers competitive benefits, including health, prescription, dental, Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services, vision, and 401(k) plan . NaphCare offers term life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee and also provides PTO, paid holidays and an array of voluntary benefits. Employees enrolled in our health insurance program receive prescriptions free of charge when filled at our in-house pharmacy or mail order program. We care about making a difference in the lives of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran