Manager of Nursing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Manager of NursingStorm Lake, IA 50588, USA Req #321 Monday, December 28, 2020
The primary mission of Hope Haven is to unleash the potential in people. We believe in this mission not only for the children, adults, and families we serve, but also in the teams we build and the individuals we hire. As a member of the Hope Haven team, you will be surrounded by a community that empowers, encourages, and equips every person to live to the height of their strengths and abilities. And that includes you.
If you want to help "unleash the potential in people," Hope Haven is the place for you. Hope Haven offers a comprehensive benefits package including: major medical insurance, supplemental insurance, paid holidays and vacation, retirement plan, and skill advancement programs.
Primary Duty: The ICF/ID Manager of Nursing is responsible the ICF/ID Manager for the overall management of Hope Haven’s ICF/ID medical department. The ICF/ID Manager of Nursing supervises the ICF/ID Assistant Manager of Nursing, Shift Nurses, and Certified Medication Aides (CMAs).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Ensuring on-going assessment of residents served to ensure that the resident’s total health needs are met.
- Consult and collaborate with other medical professionals in support of resident health issues, ie: psychiatrists, therapists, specialists, etc.
- Ensure accurate administration of medications to residents at prescribed times and ensure the medical department staff follow proper medication administration procedures.
- Develop procedures which will provide for the proper and safe administration of medications to residents and ensure proper medications are available.
- Ensure the medical departments’ compliance with all regulatory agencies, to include accurate and time documentation of medical supports and services.
- Responsible for monthly schedule of nursing dept. staff, to ensure adequate coverage while supporting efficiency of department operations.
- Maintain family/guardian contact in regard to medical issues of residents served.
- Responsible to communicate/coordinate residents’ medical appointments with school personnel in an accurate, efficient and consistent manner.
- Ensuring adequate medical staff coverage to properly support residents’ medical status, medical trips, potential hospital admissions, or other related health matters that might arise.
- Communicate and collaborate with Storm Lake Community School District school nurses as necessary in order to meet individual needs and promote continuity of care.
- Ensure medical departments’ support of residents’ medication programs in collaboration with the QIDP to promote and encourage each resident’s independence and individuality.
- Ensure current medical/dental/ophthalmology examinations as required by regulatory agencies, and maintain timely/accurately documentation of same.
- Schedule and assist in quarterly medication review and inspection of medication by the consulting pharmacist.
- Maintain current, accurate and confidential contracts and background check records for contracted medical service providers.
- Coordinate medical dept. on-call duties and carry out on-call duties when scheduled.
- Serving as a member of the committees as assigned by the ICF/ID Manager, Human Rights, and Interdisciplinary Team.
- Supervise administration of and maintain accurate records for staff TB testing.
- Responsible for effective, efficient and accurate utilization of electronic documentation software to assess and support resident’s health needs.
- Responsible for nursing department’s assessment of staff work-related injuries and communicate same with Human Resources Generalist.
- Inform ICF/ID Manager of all relevant departmental issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain company standards of confidentiality.
- Uphold and maintain the Code of Conduct.
- Attend workshops/seminars/continuing education appropriate to the position, as approved by the ICF/ID Manager
- Serving as a mandatory reporter as required by Iowa law to report any abuse suspicion and/or incidents involving children and young adults served by all company programs to Child Protective Services (CPS), a division of the Iowa Department of Human Services.
- Comply with company policies and licensure/certification regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Requires physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.
- Requires the physical strength to assist individuals in transferring as per Hope Haven policy.
- Requires physical strength to restrain an individual as outlined in the SCM procedures.
- Ability to drive
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and have one year nursing supervisory experience
- Be currently certified as a registered Nurse and have two years nursing supervisory experience.
- Good communication (verbal and written), organizational and leadership skills.
- Computer literate or have basic knowledge computer skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
- Ability to complete RA courses and/or required orientation training and all other agency requirements.
- Valid Class C driver’s license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, then a Class “D” license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
- Ability to pass a health assessment at time of hire and ability to maintain up to date health assessment as requested per regulations.
- Meet DOL standards for Light work with occasional Medium work.
- Live within 30 minute driving distance of company preferred.
- Complete training in Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting within the first six months of employment and on a continuing basis as required by Iowa law and company’s policies and procedures.
- Clearance from a criminal background check and abuse reporting check at time of hire.
- Negative drug screening.
- Reliable Transportation.
- Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
If this all sounds like a good fit, you are here for a reason. Apply today. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and scheduling. And you’ll be able to put your gifts to good use, which comes with its own amazing rewards.
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