Nursing Manager
Use your LVN 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.
- Oversee and support a team of LPNs and LVNs; 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 licenseMinimum of five years of experience working with medically and / or behaviorally complex individuals; experience with children with special needs preferred One year of supervisory experienceCurrent driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving servicesCurrent CPR / First Aid certificationSelf-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-taskStrong communication skills with ability to build rapport with othersWell-organized with ability to prioritize tasks and workloadWhy Join Us?
Full compensation / benefits package for full-time employees.401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holiday payComplex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of coworkersEnjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunitiesCome join our amazing team of committed, caring professionals. Apply Today!