Withdrawal Management Supervisor (HLC)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting At: $85,000 Annually

Job Description:

As the Withdrawal Management Supervisor, you will work directly with the Medical Director to monitor the Withdrawal Management (WM) unit. Assure compliance is upheld with the accrediting, certification, licensing, and funding requirement. Provides basic nursing care to monitor the client’s medical status. Evaluate the physical needs of each client and identify priority problems. Provide for physical, medical, and emotional needs for all clients while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Conducts admission interviews by collecting medical, social, emotional, and demographic data and assessing for appropriateness of admission to Detox based on written policies and the Utilization Review Manual
• Chart in Client case records all information relating to any chronic or acute illnesses, known withdrawal complications, and all medications given to client
• Ensure the correct dispensing of medication as directed and prescribed by the physician
• Maintain case records according to the CARF procedures assuring all information documented is accurate and current. All chart entries need to be signed with credentials
• Observe and chart clients for withdrawal signs, unusual activity or behaviors, verbal complaints of physical or psychological problems, and report to either the Physician or the Clinical Director
• Chart thoroughly all pertinent data, including but not limited to medical, health condition, physician’s orders, complications related to withdrawal and general health, vital signs, medication monitoring, description of course of withdrawal, or other incidents. Document all pertinent observations in the client’s chart   
• Perform technical treatment as indicated and/or instructed by or directed by written Physician orders or the Clinical Director
• Accurately prepare, check, observe, and record all medications taken when on duty
• Wipe mattress and pillows with viro-check after each client has been discharged and change linens as needed
• Provide emergency First Aid and CPR care to those clients who exhibit the need
• Facilitate referrals for the clients to provide community resources not provided by SAHLC
• Promote positive public relations by using professional telephone manners, presenting a pleasant and supportive attitude toward the client and their family members or friends, and cooperating with personnel form other outside agencies                    
• In accordance with the CFR-42 Federal Law and The Salvation Army policies, maintain client confidentiality at all times
• Facilitate a seamless and comprehensive transfer of information from one shift to the next
• Cooperate and communicate with other Clinical Staff in the transfer process of the client to different levels of care
• Lead department meetings and attend agency staff meetings as scheduled including In-Service Meetings
• Report maintenance repairs and services to the Clinical Manager and Facility Operations Manager
• Monitor and document client’s physical and medical status by providing direct nursing care
• Carry out Physician’s orders as assigned and provide support DMA’s in conducting the tasks
• Provide medical information and insight into the treatment plan on each Withdrawal Management client with the Treatment Team
• Attend Clinical staff meetings assigned by the Clinical Manager and Medical Director
• Evaluate the needs and services on the Withdrawal Management unit in order to develop or revise policies as needed; prepare recommendations to the Clinical Manager for approval
• Meet with the Medical Director regularly to ensure directives of Physician are completed
• Assure used, outdated, and unclaimed medication is destroyed according to the established procedures
• Schedule annual First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precaution’s training fo