The Nurse Director is responsible for the oversight of health care services provided in designated residential programs. The Nurse Director, in conjunction with the Director of Health Care Services develops health related policies and procedures, monitors health care services and provides supervision to assigned nursing staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES (other duties may be assigned):
Quality Assurance
- Participate in the development/interpretation of policies and procedures and ensure consistent application and implementation of medical/nursing policies.
- Conduct audits of health care record-keeping practices and develop and implement tools to document such audits. Compile data on significant health related matrixes and patterns to inform process improvement.
- Ensure the development of healthcare plans for all individuals in collaboration with other health care providers. Ensure that management and nursing staff are effectively implementing these plans through auditing practices, training and documentation.
- Monitor and document compliance with all medication administration policies and procedures by ensuring audits of programs are occurring on a regular basis.
Staff Management and Development
- Provide supervision to assigned nurses in accordance with CRCs Supervision Policy. Role model professional standards and mentor nursing staff. Implement progressive disciplinary measures as required.
- Assume a leadership role in the hiring of new nurses.
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures related to ongoing supervision, training and professional development of nursing staff.
- Complete orientation documentation and annual performance appraisals for direct reports.
- Ensure staff adherence to agency policies and procedures.
Nursing Consultation, Case Management and Coordination
- Provide nursing consultation to nursing staff, program management, direct care staff, individuals and families and act as a resource for them in accessing information.
- Provide healthcare case management and coordination for individuals whose heath care issues are complex or acute. As appropriate, attend individuals medical appointments or case conferences with other healthcare providers.
- Provide on-site assessment or treatment of individuals, as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES (other duties may be assigned):
- Assist in locating and maintaining relationships with appropriate health care providers. Maintain knowledge of third party insurance, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and insurance practices.
- Coordinate or directly participate in discharge planning meetings prior to the discharge of individuals to CRCs residential homes.
- Health Care Training
- Provide CRC staff with Medication Administration Program certification training. Tutor staff in preparation for the exam and provide refresher courses for those needing re-certification.
- Implement and review medical protocols and procedures.
- Keep abreast of all DDS, DPH, and MAP regulations to ensure full compliance by CRC.
- Provide specific training in a variety of healthcare topics as appropriate and needed; such as safe management of infectious diseases, management of epilepsy, modified diets, etc. Other Duties
- Interface with DDS and DPH healthcare staff in giving input to policy and procedures for the community service health care system.
- Assist in coordinating the ordering and safe storage of healthcare related equipment and supplies.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interpersonal Skills: Interacts with others in an effective, appropriate, positive and professional manner; develops relationships (inside and outside the agency at all levels) that enhance understanding and communication.
Teamwork/Cooperation: Works well with team members to accomplish the goals of the department. Works well with management to achieve agency goals. Flexible in accepting new or additional assignments.
Dependability: Follows through on job responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy. Reliable and consistent.
Communication: Clearly and effectively presents information through oral and written means. Demonstrates clear and concise communication in individual or group situations. Listens and assimilates information on job performance.
Planning/ Organization: Plans and manages work to accomplish tasks on time. Plans and implements appropriate use of resources. Adapts to changing conditions. Prioritizes work demands and manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibility: Adheres to company policies and procedures and follows company guidelines in conducting business relationships.
Attendance: Adheres to program schedule and routines, which includes arriving to assigned location promptly and conforms to the agencys attendance standards. Attend all required meetings and trainings promptly.
Initiative: Self-reliance in thinking, planning, and carrying out job responsibilities. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Management: Supports and enforces agency policies and objectives; sets example through personal conduct and performance.
Data collection: Collects data, compiles information and prepares reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
Benefits:
- Competitive Health and Dental Insurance with employer paying a substantial portion of the costs, including a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). Health and Dental Insurance available to all full-time employees on the 1st day of employment.
- Employer sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employer-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance offered at no cost to the employee.
- Flexible Spending accounts offered for both dependent and health care.
- $1,500.00 tuition reimbursement per benefit year for full-time employees.
- Through the 1st year of service, full-time employees receive 13 vacation days with additional increases after one year.
- Full and Part-time employees accrue 48 hours (6 days) of sick time per year with rollover.
- Part-time employees can receive prorated vacation and holiday time.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
Bachelors Degree in Nursing required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
Minimum of five years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a community setting.
Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings.
Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable members with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Drivers License that is valid in Massachusetts and reliable personal transportation.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications.
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