RN Supervisor

Working under the direction of the Program Director and receiving clinical support from the primary physician, performs the following:

1. Provides supervision and support to Primary RN’s in STAR group homes and

DCF/CTH programs.

2. Ensures all clients are provided with a high quality of services and care for health

and safety.

3. In conjunction with DCF Program Director, maintains minimal licensing

deficiencies in all programs.

4. Ensures that all RNs receive proper orientation and inservice training

respective to their positions.

5. Ensures that evaluations of Primary RNs are completed in a timely manner.

6. Attends seminars and workshops to keep abreast of trends affecting medical

care of the clients.

7. Meets with Primary RNs on a prearranged schedule to provide direct

supervision.

8. Coordinates and monitors the psychiatrist contracted to provide medication

management to children.

9. Reviews pharmacy issues and pharmacy quarterlies with Primary RN on a

regular basis. Follow up as necessary.

10. Conducts QA audits and observations.

11. Visits group homes at a minimum of a monthly basis and as needed. Alternates visits between 1st and 2nd shifts.

12. Ensures all Nursing Assessments and Discharge Summaries have all clients’

needs addressed and are submitted in a timely manner.

13. Work with Program Director to ensure that consultants address the medical

needs of clients and consultants. Ensure consultant recommendations are

followed.

14. Review incoming applications, conduct interviews and make recommendations

to the Program Director for the hiring of new employees.

15. Provides medical beeper coverage on a rotating basis.

16. Monitors medical systems in programs to ensure consistency across program

sites.

17. Attends Managers’ meetings on a consistent basis to enhance the services

provided to clients.

18. Keeps Program Director aware of all pertinent medical information on

clients and issues with staff.

19. Meets with Program Director as needed for supervision and direction.

20. For assigned caseloads, completes nursing assessments, monitors any and

all medical intervention for clients including documentation. Attends

appointments as necessary. Ensures clients receive all medical follow up

as recommended by treating physicians.

21. Becomes DCF Endorsed Instructor for Medication Administration. Teaches

DCF Medication Administration course. Ensures that all DCF Medication

Certification paperwork is completed and on file.

22. Ensures that performance outcomes are met for all medical needs for STAR

programs.

23. Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY SKILLS

PERSONAL SKILLS

1. Recognize, identify and quantify real or true problems.

2. Develop and implement action plans to rectify known problems.

3. Effectively evaluate action plan outcomes and make adjustments to such

plans as needed.

4. Understand, utilize and maintain Agency systems and operations.

5. Seek suggestions and new ideas from individuals and teams, and be able to

provide feedback and/or develop such ideas when presented.

6. Present new ideas, programs and systems in a positive manner and build

commitment towards a successful implementation.

7. Acknowledge, listen and respond to individual concerns.

8. Establish trust and build rapport by communicating in a non-threatening

manner.

9. Orally communicate to all levels to all levels of staff or groups in a clear,

confident, concise and organized manner without being intimidating or superior.

10. Communicate in writing so that the reader(s) clearly understand the

communication and the document presents your ideas in a logical manner.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

1. Knowledgeable of Agency Policy and Procedures and all relevant

Municipal, State and Federal licensing regulations.

2. Ensures that assigned employees comply with all relevant Agency

Policies and Municipal, State and Federal Licensing regulations.

3. Appropriately delegates authority and responsibility.

4. Monitors and tracks assignments given to staff for completion, accuracy

and timeliness.

5. Develops staffing schedules and assignments and ensure that they meet

the needs of the agency from a regulatory, administrative and budget

perspective.

6. Ensures that all staff assigned to programs are trained and competent

as per Agency Policies and Procedures.

7. Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings.

8. Establishes expectations for staff in terms of performance that ensures

consumers receive the highest quality of services.

9. Provides on-going feedback to employees assigned regarding the quality

of their work, compliance with Agency Policies and personal development

needs.

10. Establishes an environment within the program where employees assigned

are motivated, engaged, and provide on-going communication to the Manager

regarding ways to improve services provided to consumers.

11. Takes total responsibility for the operation of the program or service from an

administrative, management and budgetary perspective.

12. Implements Agency Policy on Progressive Discipline in a fair and consistent

basis.

FACILITATION AND TRAINING

1. Develop individual and organizational talents, skills, and competencies through

coaching, feedback and reinforcement.

2. Empower individuals and teams by developing a sense of job and project

ownership through communication of clear expectations, providing adequate

resources, delegating responsibility and coaching while allowing the individuals

11. Visits group homes at a minimum of a monthly basis and as needed. Alternates visits between 1st and 2nd shifts.

12. Ensures all Nursing Assessments and Discharge Summaries have all clients’

needs addressed and are submitted in a timely manner.

13. Work with Program Director to ensure that consultants address the medical

needs of clients and consultants. Ensure consultant recommendations are

followed.

14. Review incoming applications, conduct interviews and make recommendations

to the Program Director for the hiring of new employees.

15. Provides medical beeper coverage on a rotating basis.

16. Monitors medical systems in programs to ensure consistency across program

sites.

17. Attends Managers’ meetings on a consistent basis to enhance the services

provided to clients.

18. Keeps Program Director aware of all pertinent medical information on

clients and issues with staff.

19. Meets with Program Director as needed for supervision and direction.

20. For assigned caseloads, completes nursing assessments, monitors any and

all medical intervention for clients including documentation. Attends

appointments as necessary. Ensures clients receive all medical follow up

as recommended by treating physicians.

21. Becomes DCF Endorsed Instructor for Medication Administration. Teaches

DCF Medication Administration course. Ensures that all DCF Medication

Certification paperwork is completed and on file.

22. Ensures that performance outcomes are met for all medical needs for STAR

programs.

23. Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY SKILLS

PERSONAL SKILLS

1. Recognize, identify and quantify real or true problems.

2. Develop and implement action plans to rectify known problems.

3. Effectively evaluate action plan outcomes and make adjustments to such

plans as needed.

4. Understand, utilize and maintain Agency systems and operations.

5. Seek suggestions and new ideas from individuals and teams, and be able to

provide feedback and/or develop such ideas when presented.

6. Present new ideas, programs and systems in a positive manner and build

commitment towards a successful implementation.

7. Acknowledge, listen and respond to individual concerns.

8. Establish trust and build rapport by communicating in a non-threatening

manner.

9. Orally communicate to all levels to all levels of staff or groups in a clear,

confident, concise and organized manner without being intimidating or superior.

10. Communicate in writing so that the reader(s) clearly understand the

communication and the document presents your ideas in a logical manner.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

1. Knowledgeable of Agency Policy and Procedures and all relevant

Municipal, State and Federal licensing regulations.

2. Ensures that assigned employees comply with all relevant Agency

Policies and Municipal, State and Federal Licensing regulations.

3. Appropriately delegates authority and responsibility.

4. Monitors and tracks assignments given to staff for completion, accuracy

and timeliness.

5. Develops staffing schedules and assignments and ensure that they meet

the needs of the agency from a regulatory, administrative and budget

perspective.

6. Ensures that all staff assigned to programs are trained and competent

as per Agency Policies and Procedures.

7. Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings.

8. Establishes expectations for staff in terms of performance that ensures

consumers receive the highest quality of services.

9. Provides on-going feedback to employees assigned regarding the quality

of their work, compliance with Agency Policies and personal development

needs.

10. Establishes an environment within the program where employees assigned

are motivated, engaged, and provide on-going communication to the Manager

regarding ways to improve services provided to consumers.

11. Takes total responsibility for the operation of the program or service from an

administrative, management and budgetary perspective.

12. Implements Agency Policy on Progressive Discipline in a fair and consistent

basis.

FACILITATION AND TRAINING

1. Develop individual and organizational talents, skills, and competencies through

coaching, feedback and reinforcement.

2. Empower individuals and teams by developing a sense of job and project

ownership through communication of clear expectations, providing adequate

resources, delegating responsibility and coaching while allowing the individuals

and teams the opportunity to expand their scope of responsibility within clearly

defined limits.

3. Provide meeting leadership, management and facilitation.

4. Conduct negotiations by establishing a position of openness and trust, keeping

disagreements issue oriented, presenting opposing positions in an organized

manner, and working to achieve true collaboration wherever possible.

5. Encourage teamwork and collaboration by responding positively to requests

for information, suggestions and assistance, sharing the credit for good ideas

and disagreeing tactfully when necessary.

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Registered Nurse License.

2. Minimum of two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in the field of

Developmental Disabilities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to the philosophy of community based services, integration

and the values of client centered services.

2. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

3. Suitable transportation.

4. Residence located within appropriate distance for crisis response.