Nursing Manager

Job Summary

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community.

About the Role

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. You will also 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of LPNs and RNs; evaluate their performance and implement corrective action as needed
• 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
• 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
• Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services
• 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, Come join our amazing team of committed, caring professionals.

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