Nursing Supervisor

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the smooth functioning of the Medical Clinic at the Secure Detention. The goal of the position is ensure youth receive timely and documented nursing services, treatment, and continuity of care for all residents in conjunction with other practitioners to ensure health needs are addressed.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise Medical Office Staff and the smooth functioning of the office
• Responsible for providing an initial health assessment of youth entering the facility including but not limited to health history, physical exams and laboratory tests.
• Provides treatment of emergency and/or acute health conditions

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of professional nursing, health promotion, disease prevention and nutrition, including federal and state rules and regulations, safety principles and infections control
• Must possess medical assessment skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS office Skills.
• Supervisory and/or Management skills

Job Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing REQUIRED; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum 2-3supervisor or manager years of experience REQUIRED.
  
  
  
  • Minimum 3-5 years of adolescents, child welfare and or Juvenile justiceexperience strongly preferred.
  
  
  
  
• A current, valid driver's license is REQUIRED. Local and regional travel is required daily.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule with weekends and holiday REQUIRED.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).