Nurse Manager - RN

Vista Care • Saint Louis, MO

75d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is an active member of the Quality and Nursing team. The Nurse Manager is responsible for supervision of all nursing staff (Registered Nurses, RN & Licensed Practical Nurses, LPN) and reports directly to the National Director of Quality and Nursing. The Nurse Manager is responsible for policy creation & implementation as well as providing the nursing team with departmental direction according to state rules and regulations. This position may be a hybrid position with the opportunity for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction in regards to medical care to the Operations department by mentoring, coaching, auditing direct care staff.
• Supports local management and nurses to develop direct care staff's knowledge of medical procedures; medication administration, nursing delegated tasks, and general health screenings (blood pressure, pulse, etc).
• Support operations in growth plan, admission referrals, and ensure that all protocols and medical orders are transferred.
• Provides consultation to nurses in regards to medical issues for people supported when called during off-duty hours.
• Assists operations and nurses in problem solving critical situations to ensure prompt quality of care for each person.
• Ensures proper medication administration curriculum is available and ensures compliance with approved curriculum by all educators.
• Maintains compliance with all practices of medication administration by state.
• Monitors medication administrative practices by staff to ensure compliance with policy, procedures, and licensing and accreditation standards.
• Maintains and manages relationships with external vendors that support medication administration; EMAR, pharmacy, etc.
• Maintains high level of awareness regarding the health and medical needs of people supported and provides medical information to necessary parties, in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Works closely with health and medical professionals within the community to ensure adequate care for the people supported.
• Establishes a normal baseline medical care and assessment of all individuals served, and routinely assess their overall behavioral and medical needs, for any change of condition.
• Provides training, written protocols, and direction to direct care staff and nursing team to conduct certain nursing acts under delegation according to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides leadership and direction of the nursing team to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Understands and develops practices that align with state regulations, quality standards, and other health and safety regulations.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and training, including all Essential Learning training.
• Completes classes and maintains certification in medication administration, CPR/First Aid/AED, and Positive Behavior Support training.
• Represents the company in a professional manner in the community.
• Obtains necessary nursing license in all states of operation.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding company information, including any information regarding the people supported.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees