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SalaryThe role of the Director of Nursing in a substance dependency treatment facility is crucial for providing quality nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a safe environment for clients undergoing detoxification.
Primary Tasks:
- Supervising nursing functions and staff directly.
- Assisting in developing and maintaining objectives, policies, procedures, organization plans, and quality assurance programs.
- Planning and budgeting for nursing services.
Hiring of all nurses and assistance with any agency, etc.
- Ensuring coordination and integration of Nursing services with other client care services for continuity of care.
- Compliance with required nursing and staffing patterns.
- Developing job descriptions for nursing staff and assigning duties.
- Participating in staff orientation, education activities, and team conferences.
- Providing required documentation in client records.
- Recording medications administered and those self-administered by clients.
- Efficiently performing in emergency patient situations.
- Positively promoting the facility to prospective clients and employees.
Requirements:
- Current Registered Professional Nurse in South Carolina.
- One year of Nursing supervision or administration experience.
- One year of full-time experience in managing addictions in a licensed substance use disorders treatment facility.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to assess and deliver nursing services to individuals detoxifying from substance abuse.
- Knowledge of toxicology testing, substance abuse treatment strategies, and medication-assisted therapy.
- Adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
- Participation in continuing professional development.
Benefits:
The benefits offered reflect a commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction, including health and life insurance, paid time off, a staff development program, a positive working environment, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact in the recovery community.
This comprehensive job description seeks an experienced and dedicated professional capable of managing both administrative and clinical aspects of Nursing services in a substance dependency treatment facility. The emphasis on compliance, coordination, and quality assurance underscores the importance of providing safe and effective care for individuals undergoing detoxification.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We embrace and celebrate the unique qualities and perspectives each individual brings to our team. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, promotion, training, and compensation. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our workplace and enhances the quality of care and services we provide.
