Nursing Supervisor in Austin, Minnesota at Nexus Family Healing

Nexus-Family Healing - Austin Campus is looking to add a Nursing Supervisor to join our youth residential program!

Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Pay/Location/Schedule

• $90,000 - $110,000 per year, Full-time, Salaried position
• On-site at 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
• Monday-Friday, business hours

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary: The Nursing Supervisor monitors the provision of medical services that promotes resident physical health and well-being and ensures related staff training is provided per licensing guidelines.

Primary responsibilities

Medical Service Delivery

• Coordinates medical aspects of admissions and ensures completion of annual physical exams; arranges necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals.
• Coordinates the nursing department’s effective delivery of medical services to the resident population while partnering closely with the program team.
• Coordinates special needs appointments with external physicians and clinics.
• Collects and assesses residents’ medical data in a systematic and ongoing basis, ensuring the medical records are always current.
• Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of residents; provides treatment or consultation, as needed and communicates with physicians with appropriate.

Treatment Team Collaboration

• Serves as a resource to staff on an ongoing basis regarding resident medical issues.
• Participate in new client diagnostic meetings to ensure that a cohesive individual diagnosis for each client is recognized in the client’s ITP.

Implement, monitor, and ensure the compliance of all medical service documentation.

• Reviews and assesses Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) on a regular basis.
• Supervises the provision of medication administration and documentation; reports any side effects of medication to physicians; reports documentation errors/omissions to appropriate staff management.
• Coordinates and/or provides staff training in medication administration and infection control.

Employee and Talent Selection, Engagement and Performance Management

• Supervises and participates in the formal process to orientate, mentor, train and develop staff.
• Leads, coaches and develops staff and provides skills training and education.
• Provides performance management for staff on an ongoing basis and conducts formal performance evaluations.
• Consults with the Human Resources Department on employee performance issues and opportunities.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop a cohesive and effective team, through the use of basic supervision and teambuilding components.

Nursing Program and Internship Facilitation and Coordination

• Sources and recruits top talent from local colleges and universities.
• Develops an on-site curriculum for the Nurse rotational program.
• Supervises and facilitates continuous education for internship program.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of 5 years related experience; preferably in a residential setting
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
• Must successfully pass a DHS background check.
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice to Have:

• 2 years of supervisory experience.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of clients
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility
• All client-facing Nexus employees must successfully participate and complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!