ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Harmony Foundation has an outstanding program for the treatment of substance use disorders, spanning five decades in a serene Colorado mountain setting. Throughout its history, Harmony has shown itself to be adaptable in providing care and compassion for our clients. Our employees make Harmony a great community, doing work that matters each and every day.
Today Harmony is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and continues to be a state of the art, affordable, treatment program utilizing a time-tested, evidence-based, 12-step treatment model that addresses mind, body, and spirit.
EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hiring Range: $110,000 - 115,000
DESCRIPTION
Primary Function: Provides direct, day-to-day supervision of nursing team members. Creates an environment where team members receive coaching, training, and mentoring in a positive and respectful manner.
Supervision: Supervised by the Sr. Medical Director
Essential Functions:
- Effectively identify and solve operational, administrative, and supervisory problems within assigned team.
- Create staff schedules which contribute to effective utilization of resources based on current and projected census needs.
- Facilitate effective client care, leveraging opportunities for excellence in communication between Nursing staff and clients.
- Assist in the integration and coordination of treatments efforts with multidisciplinary staff.
- Facilitate departmental meetings. Routinely deliver information relevant to processes, changes, and team development needs.
- In coordination with Human Resources, responsible for staff selection, training, retention, and performance management of Nursing staff.
- Collaborate with team members and other organizational leaders in improving and modifying work processes, updating procedures, and making recommendations to departmental policies.
- Oversees procedures for storage, accounting for and administration of medications and medical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements (CARF, OBH, and DEA) taking appropriate action to report medication errors and incidents in a timely manner.
- Assist in development of the departmental budget.
- As needed, during staff absences, provide safe and comfortable care for clients.
- Adhere to confidentiality laws including 42CFR Part 2, HIPAA and HITECH as well as all Harmony policies and procedures
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
- Possession of current Colorado RN nursing license.
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
- Two years of work experience as a licensed nurse providing direct patient care.
- One year of preceptor experience.
- One year of supervisor experience in behavioral health or substance use disorders treatment is preferred.
- Able to work rotating shifts and holidays in a facility open 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
- Must have valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record if driving Harmony vehicle or driving for Harmony business.
- If recovering from a substance use disorder, six months of continuous sobriety is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skilled in effectively balancing supervisory responsibilities with clinical duties
- Ability to function within the scope of practice of individual licensure, appropriately applying critical thinking and decisive judgement
- Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Huron leadership principles
- Ability to relate with detachment and empathy to clients and families
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
- Knowledge of medical business operations and sound financial management is preferred.
- Ability to maintain knowledge and effective utilization of electronical medical record system to ensure that standards are met
- Personal maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision making abilities
- Authentic commitment to Harmony’s mission and vision, actively working to further organizational objectives
Physical Capabilities:
- Physical health adequate to manipulate stairway, access all areas of Harmony’s grounds, assist with ambulation and perform CPR.
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs with assistance.
