Lead Registered Nurse

• The Lead Nurse carries a reduced caseload consistent with the number of clinicians supervised.
  
• Responsible for performing the essential duties and responsibilities for a site nurse.
  
• Serves as a member of the site management team working collaboratively with the Site Administrator, Clinical Director and the Chief Psychiatrist (and other leadership). Helps the Site Administrator, Chief Psychiatrist and Clinical Director to ensure effective coordination and communication with the site nursing staff. Serves as the point person for the site nursing staff and the Site Administrator regarding clinical operational matters specific to scope of work of the nursing staff.
  
• Records potential barriers to quality nursing care identified by the site nurses and collaborate with the Site Administrator, Clinical Director, Chief Psychiatrist and the CMO/VPCS in finding solutions to overcoming these barriers.
  
• Clinically supervises all RNs, LPNs, medical technicians including contract RNs, LPNs and medical technicians working at their site. This includes participating in performance reviews (Lead Nurse will address clinical performance and Site Administrator will address administrative performance), being available for clinical consultation and support, participating in peer reviews and corrective action plans as required.
  
• Provides direct oversight for all regulatory requirements associated with the campus laboratories, medication storage and disposal, and related medication services. This includes but is not limited to routine inspections, audits around documentation of assistance in the self-administration of medication, and overall compliance with regulatory standards in maintaining laboratories and medication storage areas.
  
• Supports and participates in peer reviews, grand rounds, monitoring activities, and corrective action plans, performance improvement projects intended to address the delivery of quality nursing care and identified standards of practice.
  
• In coordination with the CMO/VPCS and Site Administrator, participates in the orienting and mentoring of new nurse staff members to general nursing and site-based job performance expectations and standards of practice.
  
• Participates in the recruiting and retention efforts pertaining to site nursing staff as requested.
  
• Responsible for promoting and role modeling practice according to the recovery model and Arnold v. Sarn principles; knows and practices engagement skills including motivational interviewing; and ensures all nursing staff assist consumers to define and achieve their own recovery goals.
  
• Participates in decentralized UM and QM activities as appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• RN Diploma, AA or BSN preferred.
• 3-5 years of work experience. Minimum of 5 years behavioral health nursing experience with a minimum of one year experience in an outpatient setting.
• Required: Car, valid AZ Driver’s License, state minimum insurance coverage and ability to meet and maintain the company’s acceptable driving requirements.

Copa Health, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.