RN Nurse Manager

TRAVEL POSITION overseeing the crisis home programs in Acworth Augusta Gainesville Kathleen & Warner Robins. Must be willing to travel to all locations.

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people! Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We work with people at home at work and in the community providing crisis response.

Benchmark is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager to supervise and ensure quality care delivery and appropriate case management within the Agency scope of services and Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse Manager will supervise health services for our crisis services by providing staff training and direct intervention to meet the health care needs of the clients we serve. The RN must be willing to flex schedule and travel according to the crisis needs.

Since 1960 Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible be included in their communities and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences perspectives and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger better and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

BENEFITS:

• Salary $85000-$95000
• Health vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Proft Sharing
• Short term disability coverage
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct monitoring assessment and staff training of health care services including specific interventions treatment protocols improvement of health care outcomes etc.
• Manages and directs a team of nurses ensuring safe effective and appropriate services for Crisis Support homes.
• Meets with clinical staff on a regular basis to provide guidance and information related to specific issues.
• Provides direction to nurses to assure that client needs are met and services are provided according to the clients health care needs.
• Assists clinical staff in establishing priorities setting goals and evaluating progress toward goals.
• Facilitates problem-solving sessions to enable staff to resolve client and/or reimbursement/prior authorization issues.
• Assists in the development of competency-based training and maintains a log to monitor annual healthcare training.
• Assists Director of Quality Management with the development and implementation of group crisis healthcare related policies.
• Function as a liaison and advocate for the clients when dealing with
  physicians psychiatrists hospitals and consultants.
• Provide new employee orientation (CPI and healthcare) on-going health care training and monitoring.
• Ensures compliance with self-administration of medications policy.
• Complete daily weekly monthly quarterly and yearly paperwork and assessments of health care needs.
• Provide guidance during client emergency medical situations.
• Monitor and maintain clients medical file to ensure that all documentation is current.
• Facilitate communication between all medical service providers IDT and supervisor to ensure quality of care.
• Must report any criminal activity including suspected abuse neglect or exploitation to law enforcement/supervisor or department head.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nursing License (RN) and Drivers License.
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience working with individuals with IDD
• CPR certification
• CPI certified

If interested apply on-line at: POSITIONS - Georgia

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benchmark has provided services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary celebration: 65 Years of Stories.

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