NURSING SERVICES MANAGER - OPWDD

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES•City of Rochester, NY

4d•$78,500 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special. This role effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all Nursing staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment. It provides medical services to all individuals receiving health care within CCFCS programs. The role works collaboratively with patients and staff, a range of other providers and natural supports to facilitate client health and wellness stability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
Valid NYS Dep of Education Registered Professional Nurse License required
One year minimum experience managing and supervising Nursing Services within an OPWDD or OASAS residential program.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience providing Nursing services to individuals with mental health, substance use disorder, and intellectual or developmental disability related services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive health care of patients
Identifies immediate and long-term health care needs.
Makes appropriate referrals and recommendations based on findings of the health assessments.
Assists clients in identifying local resources.
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, Primary Health care providers, community justice agencies, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services.
Provides oversight & training to RNs ensuring that documentation is complete and accurate
Facilitate and provide training, oversight, and supervision of all Nursing staff.
Coordinates and oversees job-specific, new hire Registered Nursing orientation utilizing Medical Team Orientation checklist appropriate to each program
Provide training, resources, and support to RN, facilitating the supervision of Medical Liaisons.
Supervise Registered Nurses bi-weekly or as needed to ensure the highest quality health care delivery
Attends weekly case conference
Responsible for ensuring medical services availability across CCFCS programs
Collaborates with RNs to ensure cross coverage of Nursing staff agency wide
Resolves medication related issues
Meets regularly with the Vice President of Nursing
Utilizes benchmark data outcomes and QA reports to maintain a cost effective, dynamic, and high-quality healthcare delivery program
Attends Quarterly Incident Review Committee, reviews incident reports daily and responds with appropriate staff re-education or training.
Directs and facilitates Medication Training to all CCFCS staff per policy.
Monitors staff medication training and certification status utilizing Medication Compliance tracker
Provides required oversight & follow-up for corrective Action Plans.
Participates in staff meetings and clinical supervision as directed
Attends Committee meetings as requested
Operationalizes CCFCS initiatives within the Nursing Team
Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
Attends the monthly All Managers staff meeting
Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
Awareness of and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse.
Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor