Nurse Manager RN (Brain Injury Services)

Vinfen•Haverhill, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager-BID provides direct care nursing to residents as well as provides oversight of the medical and clinical operations of medically complex programs. Ensures proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources and that programs meet the quality standards and provide value to the public. Assures appropriate utilization of medical resources necessary for the delivery of quality medical care.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing is required; BSN preferred.
Minimum of 5 years' nursing experience in acute or chronic care setting.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing practice, leadership abilities, and effective communication skills required.
Knowledge of human services relative to current assignment
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles
Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, and service providers
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of decision-making processes and ability to communicate same
Ability to provide leadership and team management to staff
Ability to balance many competing priorities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
CPR required within 2 weeks of hire
Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire
RN in state of service required.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Significant experience in the human service field.

Responsibilities

Assists in the hiring of staff (C.N.A.s, LPNs) appropriate to the position. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and providing necessary medical/nursing care.
Manages staff clinical performance. In conjunction with the PD, provides direction, training, and coaching; implements recognition and rewards programs; conducts performance planning and review sessions; provides guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action programs, as necessary.
Delegates care assignments with an understanding of staff roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
Ensures that the intake of prospective persons served is completed in a timely and professional manner; arranges and performs intake procedures, conducts initial assessment of persons’ served appropriateness for program.
Provides ongoing comprehensive assessment, care planning, interventions, and coordination of care for individuals served.
Provides supervision and direction to program staff regarding medical needs.
Participates in various internal and external meetings regarding treatment/support planning.
Provides outreach and creates environments in which family, friends, and established relationships of the person served can be fostered. Communicates with individuals and families in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.
Provides problem resolution for staff and persons served.
Fosters teamwork and leadership in work groups. Serves as preceptor, role model, and change agent.
Responsible for the quality and timely completion of all clinical paperwork.
Serves as a resource for program staff, family and friends of persons served, neighbors, public officials, and other providers.
Manages adverse events (such as medication occurrences, and other critical medical incidents).
Ensures program quality and achievement of goals and objective, as well as managing quality improvements.
Provides on-call back up and on-site support and intervention, when necessary.
Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with Massachusetts Nursing Practice ACT and MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy. Ensures program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols.
Maintains and enhances staff’s knowledge of human services issues, trends, and techniques.
Perform other related duties, as required.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Discounted YMCA memberships
Access to discounted movie tickets