ADON

HEALTHCARE FOR KIDS INC • North Versailles, PA

14h

About The Position

The Alternate Director of Nursing is responsible for the daily clinical operations of a PPECC center and assists the Administrator with the overall operations and maintenance of the center. The role enforces PPECC rules and regulations established by the State, applicable federal and Medicaid regulations, and HealthCare for Kids policies and procedures. It directs the quality and provision of nursing services for children and individuals, while supporting safe, effective care and a healthy work environment.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing; for Texas, licensure under the Nursing Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 301, with no disciplinary actions.
• At least two years of supervision or management experience in a pediatric health care setting caring for a medically or technology-dependent minor.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification with AED and First Aid.
• At least 25 years of age under Texas rules and regulations.
• Must not have been involved as an Administrator in a DADS investigation resulting in a violation citation.
• Computer and word-processing skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to stand and lift or assist in lifting an individual during an emergency.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and demonstrate flexibility to meet care needs.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to see and listen.
• Strength and manual dexterity, including grasping and manipulating small objects, to operate medical equipment appropriately.
• Ability to respond in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of other languages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise each minor’s plan of care and ensure it is implemented as ordered.
• Supervise professional nursing staff and direct care staff to ensure compliance with accepted nursing practice standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, Medicaid regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Supervise daily clinical operations and organize and direct clinical services.
• Ensure accurate documentation of the center’s daily and total census and staffing ratios in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Implement staffing policies and verify staff licensure and certification before employment and annually thereafter.
• Maintain records demonstrating the competency of nursing and direct care staff.
• Implement center policies and procedures that support quality care and the safety of minors.
• Provide orientation and in-service training to employees and providers of basic services.
• Complete timely annual performance evaluations for nursing and direct care staff, and support staff development, performance reviews, counseling, and progressive discipline with the Administrator.
• Ensure staff participate in regularly scheduled continuing training and maintain required assigned continuing education.
• Direct the provision and quality of nursing services and supervise nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain contact with each child’s or individual’s primary health care provider at least every 90 days and more often as needed, documenting contact in the medical record.
• Maintain plans of care and complete recertification paperwork in a timely manner; ensure plans of care are carried out as written by the physician.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in medical records and coordinate care among multidisciplinary team members and physicians.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement written nursing-service goals, objectives, standards, guidelines, and an organizational plan addressing assessment of health service needs, ongoing observation and monitoring, notification of the Administrator about notable health-status changes, referrals to primary care providers or specialists, and record maintenance.
• Assist the Administrator with compliance and participation in continuing quality improvement and utilization review.
• Assist the Administrator with appropriate daily staffing levels of qualified personnel and/or independent contractors to meet state-specific guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Rewarding and recognition for work performed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager