MN - Nurse Manager
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$ 110489 - 140920
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Job Description
Nurse Manager
Under general supervision manages and supervises functions of nursing services within region in order to ensure effective delivery of nursing services and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures. Reports to a Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manage supervise and coordinate the delivery of nursing services.
- Ensure compliance with clinical /patient care standards and established policies and procedures.
- Observes and monitors student health; and documents treatments and/or medical concerns on the student charts.
- Participates in the development of nursing services strategic and operational planning.
- Participates in establishing communication between nursing staff and other health care professionals and administration.
- Plans and conducts meetings with nursing staff to ensure compliance with established practices and to keep nursing staff abreast of current policies and procedures and documents such meetings.
- Assist in the selection provision and control of resources required for subsequent performance of duties to include equipment supplies space and facilities ensuring cost containment and to optimize work environment.
- Assists in the development of the facility infection control program and coordinates its implementation.
- Serves as a professional role model and mentor to staff by responding positively to change while supporting colleagues through the change process. Serves as a change agent to facilitate communication and transition that supports the organizations mission.
- Maintains required records reports and statistics for administrative purposes to ensure compliance with established policies procedures quality improvement and infection control.
- Participates in the development and enforcement of all applicable nursing services policies and procedures.
- Conducts various personnel action including hiring orientation/training performance appraisals disciplinary action termination and other related activities.
- Provide feedback and education to nursing staff regarding expectations and duties.
- Participates in facility-wide meetings and committees as needed.
- Plan schedule and organize work for nurses at the designated campus ensuring proper delegation and assignment of personnel space and facilities.
- Approves leaves and overtime of all nursing staff.
- Coordinates the activities of nursing staff with other team members in order to provide efficient delivery of nursing care services including ensuring that orders treatments plans of care are being carried out.
- Ensures documentation of nursing care services is complete and accurate in accordance with hospital and unit organizational policies and procedures.
- Secures necessary medical and dental services for clients. Attends scheduled appointments with clients as needed.
- Assists the psychiatrist when conducting medication assessments and reviews.
- Maintains clinical competency and provides direct care services when needed.
- Performs a variety of duties associated with the administration of student medications to include obtaining prescribed medications from a Pharmacist; administering medications to students; providing information about medications; obtains medications for home administration; monitoring medication changes; and observing patient reactions to new medications.
- Attends to students who admit themselves as being sick (Sick call).
- Contacts parents or legal guardians to discuss student medical issues status of health conditions and treatments received.
- Provides hepatitis vaccines to Grafton staff.
- Conducts in service staff training related to nursing and health issues; teaches medication administration and related medication issues and practices to staff.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Provide nursing staff backup as needed in other Grafton locations.
- Prepares and/or completes various health services forms like medication permission forms on-call sheets doctor/dentist appointment sheets etc.
- Completes audits to ensure accurate medical documentation as assigned.
- Participates in the On-call rotation
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires:
- Associates degree in Nursing required; BSN or MSN preferred
- 1-2 years demonstrated experience as a nurse manager
- 1-2 years psychiatric nursing experience
- Experience developing procedures hiring staff development and coordinating activities of physicians and/or physician extenders
- Or a combination of the above requirements to perform this position TBD by facility.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Knowledge of Medicaid regulations; Understanding of PRTF and residential treatment service delivery. Working knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards. Prefer experience with Virginia Department of Mental Retardation Mental Health Substance Abuse and Council of Accrediting Residential Facilities (CARF).
- To become a certified Master Trainer in Medications management (training provided by Grafton)
- A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Medical dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) including an employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Education Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
COMPENSATION
- $110489.60-$140920 based upon experience.
If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position please reach out to us at or Ext. 6429.
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
