Lead Registered Nurse- Evenings

Essential Duties:

· Serves as a subject matter expert in nursing practice, provides support and guidance to nursing to ensure completion of daily responsibilities and smooth shift operations.

· Ensures adherence to all nursing policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and safety protocols during assigned shifts.

· Supports site leadership in Joint Commission and state regulatory readiness efforts, including completion of audits, surveys, accreditation reviews, and regulatory inspections.

· Manages assignments for shift-based coverage and escalates coverage issues to nursing leadership.

· Assists with new hire onboarding, including mentorship of newly hired nurses and med cert training.

· Supports nursing leadership in providing education for nursing staff.

· Coordinates ordering and replenishment of medical supplies, stock medications, and other nursing resources to ensure uninterrupted operations.

· Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in alignment with scope of practice.

· Evaluates client medical concerns during on site hours and communicates findings promptly to the appropriate NP/MD for further direction.

· Administers scheduled medications and treatments, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with medication administration protocols.

· Maintains accurate and timely Medication Administration Records (MARs) in paper or electronic systems.

· Monitors medication administration practices and collaborates with Behavioral Health Specialists (BHSs) to support safe medication management and address concerns.

· Orders medication refills in a timely manner and ensures proper medication destruction in accordance with DEA and organizational protocols.

· Performs phlebotomy and related laboratory tasks as needed.

· Provides input for nursing performance evaluations based on observed practice and shift specific responsibilities.

· Supports nursing leadership by conducting informal check-ins with nursing staff, offering

constructive, non-disciplinary coaching, and contributing feedback for annual reviews.

· Collaborates with nursing leadership to support departmental goals, workflow optimization, and consistent nursing practices across all facilities.

· Participates in ongoing quality improvement efforts and contributes to a positive, collaborative team culture.

· Performs other duties as assigned to support safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Licensed Registered Nurse in state where services are provided.

· A minimum of five years’ experience in nursing preferred.

· Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

· Professionalism. Demonstrates professional behavior reflective of Newport Healthcare’s Mission Statement, Philosophy and Values.

· Customer Focus. Actively demonstrates a dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements from internal and external customers; gets firsthand information and uses it for improvements in products and services; always acts with the customer or patient in mind.

· Credibility. Consistently demonstrates through conduct and communications the stability required to credibly and effectively assist clients.

· Communications. Demonstrates ability to clearly and succinctly communicate both verbally and in writing; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

· Computer Skills. The ability to access systems and to accurately enter and save data. Typical systems might include: Word, Outlook (email and calendaring), HRIS, EMR, and online learning.

· Cultural Competency. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.

· Dependability. Commits to doing the best job possible; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Takes responsibility for own actions.

· Detail. Must be able to accurately produce work which requires continual attention to detail.

· Fast-Paced Environment. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

· Functional Skills. Must have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

· Organization. Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently.

Pay range for this position is $37 to $53 depending on education and experience.