Nurse Supervisor

Job Closing: May 15, 2024

Job Code: 29-1141 Salary: $27.29 - $41.03

Status: Full-Time, Exempt Department: Health Service, Medical Clinic

Location: Medical Clinic Reports To: Medical Director

SUMMARY: The Nurse Supervisor, under the direction of the Medical Director will collaborate with all members of the health care team to develop and maintain high quality nursing care. The Nurse Supervisor will be accountable for directing and coordinating the delivery of patient care and the general functioning of the organizational goals through cooperative efforts with staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

· Report problems and concerns to the Medical Director and Clinic Coordinator as necessary. Significant issues will be immediately communicated to the Medical Director and Health Director.

· Apply problem solving principles in care delivery process for continuous improvement

· Serves on nursing and facility committees as appropriate

· Will coordinate care and collaborate with other professional disciplines and departments as needed to optimize patient outcomes

· Communicate necessary information to facilitate continuity of patient care.

· Make recommendations concerning developmental needs of staff

· Assist in the updating of the policies and procedures of the medical clinic.

· Follow protocols with the medical clinic area

· Admit patient to clinic area and obtain pertinent medical history

· Helping other identifies and correct log jams in the systems and communication

· Assist Physicians, Nurse Practitioner and PA’s with all procedures and treatments

· Assist Nursing Staff and non-medical staff with questions and problems

· Document notes in electronic health records in a timely manner

· Administer medication and treatments as ordered by the physicians, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant, participate in planning of treatment within scope of practice

· Respond to emergency situations as needed

· Triage walk-in and phone calls

· Ensure schedules are coordinated for delivery of services and time off is approved in ADP

· Will be in a Saturday rotation with other staff nurses

· Ensure duties are delegated for opening and closing of the medical clinic

· Ensure all logs are completed daily, weekly and monthly as required by policies

· Monitor the input of vaccines in specified software to ensure deadlines are met

· Other duties appropriate to the efficient operation of the medication clinic and within scope of practice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Observe staff performance, resolve interpersonal problems among staff, and adjust staff schedules according to changing workload. Provide supervision of nursing personnel (RN’s, LPN’s, Patient Navigator, and Community Health Representatives) within scope of practice; to insure the effective delivery of direct patient care.

Will be responsible for performance evaluations, competency checks and scope of practices.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and interaction with people within Health Services, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse from accredited nursing program, current NYS licensure and three (3) years acute care experience and one (1) year supervisory experience as a nurse preferred. OR

• Registered Nurse with NYS licensure and combination of 6 years clinical and supervisory experience in nursing.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Communication both orally and written, Mohawk language and traditions is preferred, physically able to carry out the duties of the position, CPR certification and confidentiality. Positively influence others through knowledge, attitude and dedication to nursing team and other health service employees

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.