Nurse Manager

Job description

Position Purpose:
The Community Living Long Term Care Nurse Manager (RN) is charged with supervising the nursing team in the ICFID residential and day support programs and provides consultation to the Waiver funded programs. The position will ensure that the health and medical needs of individuals within the ICFID Program are continually being addressed, monitored, and provided.

Primary Duties:
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the nursing team including the on-call schedule, time sheets, overtime, PTO requests
• Performs nursing assessment, prepares nursing care plans, and nursing reports
• Provides clinical supervisions to Community Living LPNs/RN
• Consults with physician, consultant and other clinical and medical professionals regarding psychological, medical plans and treatments under the general guidance of the Director. Serves as liaison with the Medical Consultant, Pharmacy and primary care physicians
• Participates in ID Team and monthly meetings as needed
• Coordinates a system of supervision with RN Consultant and RNS
• Manages orders for medications, medication storage, medical supplies and equipment for individuals within the ICFID program
• Transports individuals to medical and psychological appointments when needed.
• Develops and implements medical protocols policies, and tracking charts with RN/RN Consultant.
• Conducts medication administration, medical record audits, observations, reviews incident reports and monitors nursing care plans for accuracy.
• Participates in Nursing and CL Department meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as needed
• Assists in the recruitment and hiring of nurses
• Assists with the planning and organizing of nursing orientation and in -service training for nurses, direct support professional and other agency staff.
• Administers individual medication as needed
• Participates in on call schedule
• Complies with federal, state, and other accreditation licensing standards for the agency/programs to include record keeping, individual rights, confidentially, input from person served, outcome management reports, nursing regulations as well as other requested duties.
• Participates in department planning and budgeting processes
• Collaborates with Community Living Leadership Team and agency programs to meet the health needs of the individuals
• Assists the director, assistant director and quality assurance manager in preparation for ICF certification/annual inspections and Licensure reviews
• Researches and keeps abreast of current medical trends in the field as it relates to the individuals
• Aide families, individuals, care providers and other stakeholders with resolution for problem solving
• Provide support for community integration efforts and HCBS Rights Compliance• • Valid driver's license is required
• Other duties as assigned

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent is required. BSN strongly is desired. Certification as Registered Nurse and a current Virginia Sate Nursing License is required.

Experience:
Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in mental health, intellectual disability, long term care, and-or related field which includes experience in clinical supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses.

Environmental:
Work may require some physical exertion such as standing, walking over rough surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Occasional lifting or pushing of moderately heavy items such as lap top computers, binders, performing lifts, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

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