Job Description

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values? 

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine—including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses—deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway’s proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around – GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! 

CHARGE NURSE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Distributes workflow in the department, and delegates and prioritizes assignments to nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and client’s acuity. Develops and posts shift schedules.
• Organizes and assists with staff meetings.

• Coordinates client care and implementation of treatment plans by nursing staff.

  • Assists with health screening and assessment of clients’ condition and aids in planning and administering client care.
  • Checks for completeness and accuracy of patient care plans to ensure adherence to accepted standards.
  • Evaluate the client's behavior and/or condition to update/revise the plan of care and inform physicians of any changes in clients’ status and medication changes.
• Monitors client plan of care and evaluates client's conditions. Detects any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for clients or staff members and guides nursing staff through appropriate course of action
• Reviews client records and audits client medical charts, EMAR, and physician order transcriptions to ensure contractual and local, state, and federal regulations compliance.

• Train, develop, monitor, and evaluate the performance of nursing staff: participate in staff evaluation reviews.

  • Provides input regarding individual employee evaluations, suggests competency reviews, and advises on training to educate nursing staff.
  • Utilizes formal and informal venues, including peer consultation, mentorship, preceptor programs, unit conferences, case studies, patient rounds, and in-service programs to educate staff.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of procedures and processes related to client care. Assists with the establishment of criteria for client care in the quality improvement plan.
• Provides patient/family education: explains discharge instructions and hands out appropriate information sheets.
• Monitors site medical equipment and inventory, initiates repairs, and orders medical supplies and medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including emphasis on providing direct client care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An associate degree is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health-related field preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by the State
• Three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience, preferably including some supervisory experience and at least 1 year of experience in psychiatric and/or substance abuse field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of nursing and nursing principles in order to plan, evaluate, and provide expertise in the development, implementation, and management of an effective nursing program 
• Working knowledge of JCAHO requirements and standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• High analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to quickly and accurately assess clients’ conditions
• Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and remain calm in stressful situations
• A caring and sympathetic demeanor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Ability to speak in order to conduct training sessions, exchange information, and consult with others
• Ability to record and proofread required information and documentation
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear speech

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: 

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
• Commuter Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match 
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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