This Full Time Nursing Supervisor position is for our Winner Program which is located in Philadelphia, PA.  Winner is our 12 bed 3.5 residential program expanding to include a 3.7MM level of care for women, pregnant women and women with their children. 

Gaudenzia is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Nurse Supervisor for this program (friendly work environment that promotes a team-oriented philosophy). We provide trauma informed care and support various levels of care. Our unwavering dedication is driven by a singular mission: promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

 Our facilities specialize in providing low-high intensity residential treatment for SUD, Co-Occurring disorders and MAT services.

 Join our team of compassionate nursing staff to feel satisfied, recognized and fulfilled in your work environment.

*Wound Care Experience is Required 

*Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health Experience Preferred

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Nurse Supervisor enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

1. Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
2. Supervise, train, and educate nursing staff assigned to their team.
3. Implement, and monitor training needs and plans of the nursing staff.
4. Ensure that nursing staff are following required documentation guidelines within the timeframe dictated by level of care, licensing, and regulatory entities.
5. Administer medications, as well as supervise the self-administered medications, where appropriate and allowed by regulation.
6. Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same in compliance with regulations and agency policy.
7. Counsel clients on Disease Concepts of Addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc.
8. Coordinate medication assisted treatment (MAT) and education for clients and staff.
9. Act as a liaison between program and prescribers to ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment.
10. Ensure proper storage of medical supplies as required by regulation, including narcotic medication according to DEA guidelines.
11. Participate and provide leadership in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings and participate in medical CQI.
12. Implement and assure adherence to infection control policies and practices.
13. Oversee medical documentation/ electronic health record (EHR) use with a focus on compliance.
14. Facilitate education of clients regarding health, nutrition, safety, and medication compliance.
15. Complete monthly medication administration records (EMAR) audits and narcotic counts.
16. Investigates and documents all medication errors under the Director of Nursing.
17. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Director of Health Services or designee.

Working Conditions:

• Required to work weekends at least once a month including one off shift per week to ensure to ensure program coverage.

• May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages. 

• The minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day (night shift: New Year’s Eve). Other Holidays will be rotated amongst all staff.

• This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
  • Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Qualifications for This Role:

Education/ Training:

• Degree from an accredited college or university’s professional nursing program; must possess current RN license in good standing for the applicable state.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, with 1 year of experience treating individuals with substance use, mental health, or other related disorders. Minimum 2 years’ experience as a charge nurse or supervising health care worker(s). (May substitute BSN for 1 year of nursing experience and MSN for 2 years of nursing experience and 1 year of charge nurse or supervisory experience.)

• Knowledge of the specific health care issues and co-morbidities experienced by individuals with substance use disorder and mental illness.
• Knowledge of special population being served, including individuals with criminal justice involvement, women, and children, homeless, HIV/AIDS, etc.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in treatment programs.
• Knowledge of correct record keeping in accordance with regulatory agencies and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of proper nutritional requirements and practices for adults and children.
• Knowledge of safe standards of nursing practice.
• Ability to exercise administrative and professional supervision of employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with clients to gain confidence and cooperation.
• Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to plan and organize work and prepare appropriate, accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, health care providers, outside agencies, institutions, and the general public.
• Skilled at using computers, including familiarity and faculty with Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission 
Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support. 

Our Operating Principles:

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.
   
   Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!