Nurse Manager

About the role

Use your RN experience to improve the lives of individuals with complex conditions while providing meaningful support to your co-workers. As Manager of Nursing, you will lead a team of nursing staff and provide nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team of LPNs and RNs; evaluate their performance and implement corrective action as needed
• Direct the quality of nursing assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor the nursing delegation process in conjunction with the Medical Director
• Ensure required training is completed, review delegation decisions, and develop procedures for assigned tasks
• Conduct the medical assessment of referred individuals and collaborate with the Intake Coordinator to determine appropriateness for placement in the community
• Oversee and coordinate the nursing intake process, service plan, Minimum Data Set, and other meetings related to the nursing care of the individual being served
• Develop and lead medical and clinical training in conjunction with the Medical Director
• Apply expert clinical judgment to care situations based on accepted nursing standards, state administrative codes, contract obligations, policies, procedures, and corporate Quality of Care standards
• Evaluate nursing staff's knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policies
• Conduct on-going quality assurance and improvement audits; implement changes as needed
• Develop and implement nursing-related QAI systems to document all performance evaluation processes
• Act as a liaison between state and community health agencies and providers; identify community resources and develop relationships to expand network
• Develop systems to effectively coordinate and integrate care using community resources in collaboration with Clinical Team and others
• Compile and analyze QA data and make recommendations; coordinate responses to address widespread QA concerns within a state as needed
• Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and supervise, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plans
• Review documents and revise all nursing-related care plans on a regular basis
• Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with current state RN license
• Minimum of five years of experience working with medically and/or behaviorally complex individuals; experience with children with special needs preferred
• One year of supervisory experience
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport with others
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize tasks and workload

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles