Charge Nurse - Gran Recovery Center - Covington, GA. (Healthcare)

View Point Health

Job Title: Charge Nurse

Job Code: HCP072/Registered Nurse 3

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Gran Recovery Center

View Point Health's GRAN Recovery Center is a 28-day Intensive Residential Addiction treatment program, located in Covington, GA. With an emphasis on maintaining a positive therapeutic community, the program focuses on promoting abstinence from substance use, shifting from addictive behaviors, and effecting change in lifestyle, attitudes, and values. We are looking for a Charge Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team to be responsible for implementing and monitoring nursing services in the GRAN Recovery Center (ASAM 3.5) SUD treatment program and overseeing the integration and execution of MAT services for other View Point Health residential SUD treatment programs. Nurses will implement nursing care in accordance with program procedures approved by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Will oversee, assist with guiding, and/or instructing the work assignments of subordinate staff. Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a unit or shift. Ensure that staff assess client health problems and needs. Under broad supervision, assesses client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the nursing team and ensuring excellent care is provided to all clients.
Implement and supervise nursing services at GRAN Recovery Center, overseeing daily operations in the 32-bed facility serving both male and female clients.
Facilitate the integration, implementation, and execution of MAT services at GRAN Recovery Center and SA Residential.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, discipline leads, and other professionals to provide support and coverage for MAT services as necessary.
Ensure compliance with quality measures related to nursing services, including treatment plans, medication management, authorizations, and timely assessments in accordance with DBHDD standards.
Create and refresh workflow processes and standard operating procedures to ensure program needs are met and state regulatory compliance is maintained.
Conduct routine chart audits related to nursing services and MAT documentation to maintain accurate client records.
Complete all required documentation for intakes, admissions, daily progress notes, and discharges, ensuring accuracy in medication administration records.
Ensure that medical supplies are consistently stocked on the unit, with proper monitoring of inventory and medication levels.
Facilitate routine nursing meetings, including preparing meeting minutes, focusing on MAT integration updates and clinical care processes.
Manage the monthly nursing schedule, addressing staffing issues, managing call-outs, and ensuring adequate coverage for nursing services.
Assist with interviews and hiring of new staff, including orienting and training new nurses on MAT protocols and ensuring they are integrated into the team.
Facilitate skills and education groups on health/nursing-related topics, including MAT education for clients and staff.
Ensure education and training of designated staff who will supervise the self-administration of buprenorphine, including:
Developing training materials and sessions on buprenorphine self-administration protocols.
Providing ongoing support and resources for staff to enhance competency in supervising self-administration.
Evaluating staff performance and understanding of buprenorphine protocols and making recommendations for improvement.
Facilitate nurse staff training on MAT services and attend leadership meetings and program/licensure trainings as required.
Complete performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when required.
Review critical incident reports related to medication errors and MAT services, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure unit ratios are met at all times and manage nurse call-outs, calling upon additional nurses when necessary to maintain the quality of care.
Provide after-hours support and assistance when necessary to maintain continuity of care.
Assess, receive, and evaluate clients transitioning from community settings to ensure continuity of care for MAT services and appropriate placement.
Assist with verbal de-escalation of clients as needed, ensuring that all interventions are compassionate and client-centered.
Administer medications according to agency standards, including MAT medications, with attention to client safety and regulatory guidelines.
Provide coverage for nursing or direct care breaks and unit coverage when necessary to ensure uninterrupted care delivery.
In the event of an uncovered shift, or call-out where a replacement cannot be found, the Charge Nurse will provide coverage to ensure the unit remains operational.
Report directly to the Program Manager and complete any additional duties assigned, maintaining open lines of communication with leadership.

Note: In the event of an uncovered shift, or call-out where a replacement cannot be found, the **Charge Nurse** will provide coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and three (3) years of professional nursing experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Registered Nurse 2 (HCP071) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Able to read, analyze, and interpret policies and directions and present information effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to address individuals non-judgmentally and with care and compassion
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, interpret and evaluate information presented in research reports, professional publications, referral documents and similar materials. Ability to write clearly and cohesively and to present information effectively both orally and in writing.

Requirements/Competencies:

Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Company contributes an additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO - plus 9 holidays per year - and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
No employee deduction for Social Security - means more money in your paycheck!
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.