VP of Nursing

Vinfen•Cambridge, MA

10d

About The Position

The Vice President (VP) of Nursing works in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to support a culture of health promotion, disease intervention, and professional supervision of the nursing staff for the clients Vinfen serves. The VP of Nursing exercises considerable autonomous clinical and administrative judgment in the service of client care. They develop, implement, and monitor program based medical policies and procedures in areas including but not limited to: Medication Administration Program (MAP), Department of Public Health Medication Administration Programs for licensed clinics, program development/maintenance, implementation, staffing, and compliance; assessment of client medical conditions; and medical case management of clients.

Requirements

BSN required; Master's degree (MSN preferred) in a related field required.
A minimum of fifteen years' psychiatric/medical nursing experience required, at least five of which must have been as a supervisor of a nursing staff. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
Knowledge of current Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies, procedures, and laws
Ability to exercise considerable clinical judgment
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in communications
Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills, facilitation skills

Responsibilities

Recruits, selects, and supervises nurses in collaboration with Directors and Assistant Directors or Nursing for Vinfen programs in conjunction with field managers.
Provides direction and clinical supervision in collaboration with the Directors and/or Assistant Directors of Nursing to the nurses assigned to outreach oriented, residential, day habilitation programs, and clubhouses regarding nursing and medical related issues. Collaborates on staff hiring appropriate to the position. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and achieving clinical, operational, and financial goals.
In collaboration with the Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing trains nurses and staff to adhere to nursing related policies, procedures, and regulations. Collaborates with field management, provides coaching, implements recognition and rewards programs, conducts performance planning and review sessions, and provides guidance on career development. Supports continuing education of nursing staff in areas relevant to Vinfen's mission. Applies counseling, disciplinary, and corrective action programs, as necessary.
Develops medication and related policies and procedures to ensure conformance with regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations. Communicates changes in policies and procedures to the field staff in collaboration with the Division leaders.
Provides technical assistance and assigns periodic site reviews to the Directors and/or Assistant Director of Nursing; and/or coordinate reviews conducted by other nurses. recommends and monitors corrective actions. Reviews all medication occurrence reports in conjunction with their appropriate management team; and medically related critical incidents; manages responses, as appropriate. Tracks trends, produces and presents monthly report for medication occurrences; proposes quality improvements, as needed.
Evaluates performance of nursing staff in conjunction with DOSs/VPs. VP Nursing MA Admin
Reviews MAP training curriculum and updates in collaboration with their appropriate management team, as needed.
Participates in case conferences along with the Directors and Assistant Director of Nursing on a regular basis to support field staff.
Participates in agency committees related to health and safety of clients and employees.
Develops, in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer, initiatives to promote client and employee health and wellness. Develops educational materials that promote prevention and early intervention with illness processes common to Vinfen's population served.
Serves as a key spokesperson for Vinfen on nursing/medical related issues with DPH, DMH, DDS, and other outside health care agencies in concert with Vinfen's Chief Medical Officer.
Provides 24-hour on-call coverage for nursing related issues in conjunction with their management team.
Maintains professional knowledge on health care and human service issues and trends as related to medical care, medication administration, and emerging best practices for the persons Vinfen serves.
Consults with other medical professionals, as needed to ensure the health and safety of clients.
Serves as liaison to all external organizations in nursing/medical related areas.
Assists other Vinfen departments with related activities as appropriate.
Performs 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
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 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!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!