Nurse Manager
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: County of Bernalillo is at present looking to employ Nurse Manager right now, this position will be delegated in New Mexico. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Post by Jobing - Position Summary Under general direction of the Juvenile Detention Director, will perform a variety of professional nursing duties at the Juvenile Detention Center. Responsible ! for the direct overâ€"sight of the daily nursing duties of the medical and community mental health clinic. Duties and Responsibilities Supervise personnel, which typically includes recommendations for hiring, training, work allocation, problem resolution and performance evaluations. Responsible for budget maintenance, statistical reports, requests for capital outlay and maintain employee and procurement files.
Ensure adequate care and treatment of all residents. Schedule and perform daily sick call for residents. Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques and physician's orders. Maintain all documentation on licenses, pharmaceutical and laboratory protocol, clinic and other health maintenance records.
Advise staff on the medical/mental conditions and/or special requirements of individual juvenile residents. Provide first aid and medical care in cases of emergency. Determine when to call physician and assist ph! ysician with examinations of patients. Perform daily treatment! s, blood draws and/or injections as ordered by physician.
Promotes a healthcare environment that is adequate for residents, medical personnel and staff. Facilitate communication with outside agencies to coordinate services as needed. Perform other job related duties as directed or assigned. *The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed by the State of New Mexico as a registered nurse. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing desirable. Five (5) years experience in a hospital or public health facility.
A background in emergency room/adolescent psychiatric/family practice desirable with an additional yea! r involving the supervision of other nursing personnel. Must have knowledge of professional nursing principles and practices relating to adolescent growth and development; of psychiatric nursing skills/practices; techniques of detection of drug overdose and abuse; techniques of detection of communicable disease. Must have the ability to instruct residents on personal health and safety issues. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must have the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing. Must have the ability to make critical decisions regarding the physical conditions of new resident intakes. Supplemental Information: Screening and Compliance The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following: Employee must successfully complete the postâ€"offer employment medical examination. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Must pass a b! ackground investigation. Must have a current certification in CPR. Must! have a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position . Working Conditions Duties are performed indoors in a temperatureâ€"controlled environment.
Duties are performed on an even, usually dry surface, which may be concrete, tile, or carpet. Work hazards include handling of medical wastes, culture side products, blood or body wastes, and/or other pathogenic materials; possibility of personal injury from violent residents. Duties are performed in a locked facility. Employee may be required to do shift work.
Equipment, Tools and Materials Utilizes diagnostic and medical laboratory equipment in performance of duties, such as stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, microscope, centrifuge, incubator and sterilization equipment; rubber gloves, radio, and keys required to function in a locked facility. Materials and products handled include various medications and medical supplies, medica! l forms and office supplies . : **NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.
Mental Functions Must be able to communicate orally and in writing in English. Must be able to correctly judge situations and determine appropriate actions to be taken. Must be able to properly write reports and document all actions accurately and in correct format. Must be able to understand and interpret written medical reports, especially those pertaining to residents.
Must be able to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures of JDC operations. Must be able to work and communicate effectiv! ely with different kinds of people, in a variety of situations. Must be! able to communicate work assignments and supervise the work of others. Physical Functions Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods, or from six to seven hours per day.
Must be able to work in a variety of positions, including crouching and kneeling on an occasional basis. Must be able to assist in the physical restraint of residents as needed. Must be able to lift from floor to waist up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 30 pounds occasionally. Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate waist as needed on a frequent basis.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate equipment, materials, and residents, in a bilaterally coordinated manner in performing essential duties. Must be able to react quickly to unpredictable situations with residents, which may require rapid or heavy physical exertion.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:34:04 GMT