Nurse Manager / RN Required

This position plans, directs, and coordinates health services for all assigned service sites. Provides oversight and direction for clinical services, and health & wellness for all clients in assigned area of responsibility. Responsible to supervise all nursing personnel, and ensure care and services are coordinated with behavioral and programmatic staff in partnership with the Executive Director. The Director of Nursing is accountable for overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations to ensure quality of care & services, regulatory compliance, support of business development & growth, achievement of key performance indicators, management of nursing performance and staff development.

Oversees and directs the selection and hiring of clinical staff. Conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions. Ensures staff competency and performance.

Conducts/participates in quarterly quality improvement meetings, reviews pertinent available data, identifies trends and oversees the implementation of improvement plans relating to health services

Collaborates with ED in the implementation of quality improvement activities and corrective action plans.

Actively participates in weekly team/staff meetings

Participates in the Interdisciplinary team (IDT/PDP) meetings

Chairs committees as applicable (e.g. safety, infection control, incident/accident review, human rights, etc.).

Participates in the development of the person served support plan, ensures collaboration between nursing, behavioral and programmatic team members

Provides training as indicated for staff including but not limited to medication administration, signs and symptoms of illness, corrective action plans, clinical processes, etc.

Responsible to ensure delegated clinical tasks are completed appropriately, and that delegates receive applicable training, supervision and routine performance reviews

Responsible to ensure that there is a nurse on call after hours for all homes (and participates in on-call rotation)

Ensures direct, on-site supervision for all staff at least annually

Facilitate communication and serve as a liaison between and among nursing staff, nursing and direct care staff, the work site and community medical providers, professional consultants and direct care in coordination with Operations management

Provides feedback to Operations management regarding necessary changes and revisions.

Ensures assigned staff are evaluated fairly and timely in accordance with ResCare performance evaluation procedures

Accountable to ensure all clinical staff appropriately and successfully complete orientation and all required in-services

Coordinate and oversee all activities associated with medical contract providers

Attend/complete all manager training as applicable

Ensures on-call nursing coverage to ensure weekend and after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served (participates in on-call rotation as needed)

Assists operations management team in fostering positive community relations with external customers as needed

Responsible for the oversight of and response to external and internal surveys and audits within assigned area relating to health services and in collaboration with operations leadership

Responsible to ensure that mortality reviews are completed within five days of death and submit to State Health Services Director and Assigned Director, Clinical Practice

Review utilization report at least monthly to ensure adequate hours on client plans and increase or decrease as needed to ensure client needs are met

Ensures nursing services are delivered according to authorizations and plan of care

Monitor due dates for nursing assessments and ensure timely completion

Ensures all medication and service authorizations are obtained timely

Provides direct nursing care as needed

Education: Degree from an accredited school of nursing

Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State

Must have no less than 2 years nursing experience, and at least 1 year in related management/supervisory role

Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, or related disorders preferred

CPR certification

Valid driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by ResCare's vehicle policy

Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required by ResCare and/or State regulations

Must have the ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems

Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company

Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team

Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information

Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements

Maintains certification an any/all state-required clinical certifications (e.g., Medication Delegation instructor)

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

Salary Range: USD $70,000.00 / Year