Nurse Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follows all Maryvilles standard policies and procedures as well as all Standards operating procedures for the SCOS.
- Develops and implements organizational procedures to ensure a daily routine in the program. Such procedures include those pertaining to staff/home schedules logs and other organizational tools.
- Complies weekly budget monitors and orders laundry medical supplies.
- Monitors program to ensure that youth receive appropriate treatment in a safe and nurturing family environment.
- Participates in the selection interview process and makes recommendations for the hire and placement of new employees.
- Is expected to arrive on time for scheduled hours and nursing report.
- Creates and manages the staff schedule. Is required to cover a different workday/shift if needed for the safety and well being of the children in the program.
- Recertifies and ensures that all staff recertify CPR TB screen and physical as required by policy.
- Ensures that staff document in the clinical records all assessments medical training for family members client changes and procedures as they occur and at least every three hours.
- Ensures the processing of orders for all children utilizing within 2 hours of order being received.
- Provides patient care according to the job description of a Registered Nurse when needed.
- Facilitates a full social history on all children adolescents and young adults within 24 hours of admission.
- Documents reason for delays/refusal. Facilitates completion of social history assessment within 24 hours of admission or on Monday following weekend admissions
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of a certified Registered Nurse program
- Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Illinois
- Must be CPR certified
- Experience in pediatric emergency care or hospital nursing is preferred
- One year of supervisor experience is preferred
Skills /Knowledge:
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to access plan and evaluate patient care
- Ability to identify sudden adverse developments in patient condition
- Requires knowledge of disease process
- Required ability to perform various procedures such as trach suctioning and GT feedings
Physical Demands:
- Required to frequently sit stand bend stoop and walk sometimes for extended periods
- Required to life/move objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds
- Must have visual hearing and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions outlined above
Environment and Scheduling:
- Work is performed in designated administrative office and clinical settings
- Duties may involve contact with youth who may be threatening aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary
- May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays
Pay Range: $
Why Join the Maryville Family
Maryville offers all full-time employees:
- PPO health insurance options
- Vision Insurance
- Dental insurance (after one year of service)
- FSA and HSA
- 403(b)
- Paid vacation and sick days
- 9 paid holidays a year
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance (after one year of service)
- Tuition reimbursement (after one year of service)
For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides please visit our website at .
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Maryville Academy's range of programs includes residential care, mental health services, healthcare services, family support services, educational offerings and youth development programs through outreach services.