Adon

HEALTHCARE FOR KIDS•North Versailles, PA

23h

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 operation and maintenance of the center. The role enforces applicable state and federal regulations, Medicaid regulations, and company policies and procedures, and directs the provision and quality of nursing services to children and individuals. The position oversees care planning and delivery, nursing and direct care staff, clinical documentation, staffing ratios, staff qualifications and competencies, training, performance evaluations, and quality improvement. It also supports coordination of care with primary health care providers, specialists, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members. The role assists the Administrator with orientation, staff development, performance reviews, progressive discipline, continuing education, and appropriate daily staffing.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
Master's or bachelor's degree in nursing and RN 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, in accordance with 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of other languages.

Responsibilities

Supervise the implementation of each minor's plan of care as ordered and maintain the plan of care and timely recertification paperwork.
Supervise nursing and direct care staff and unlicensed assistive personnel, ensuring compliance with accepted nursing practice and applicable regulations.
Direct daily clinical operations and the provision and quality of nursing services.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, Medicaid regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Ensure accurate documentation of daily and total census, staffing ratios, and each child's or individual's medical record.
Implement staffing policies, verify staff licensure and certification before employment and annually, and maintain records supporting staff competency.
Implement policies and procedures that support quality care and safety.
Provide employee and provider orientation and in-service training, and ensure staff participation in continuing training.
Complete timely annual performance evaluations for nursing and direct care staff.
Maintain contact with each child's or individual's primary health care provider at least every 90 days, or more often as needed, and document the contact in the medical record.
Coordinate care and services among multidisciplinary team members and physicians.
Develop, coordinate, and implement written nursing-service goals, objectives, standards, guidelines, and an organizational plan covering assessment, monitoring, status changes, referrals, and record maintenance.
Notify the Administrator of notable changes in a child's or individual's health status.
Assist the Administrator with orientation, staff development, in-services, continuing education, performance reviews, progressive discipline, counseling, quality improvement, utilization review, and appropriate daily staffing.
Maintain required and assigned continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.