Manager of Nursing
12 days ago
Lanham
Job Description Overview of Position: The Nurse Manager (NM) for Ardmore Enterprises is a registered nurse with demonstrated expertise in case management, leadership, and management skills, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism, directs the planning, implementation and evaluation of care and management of I/DD populations. The NM works collaboratively with all departments to ensure that nursing services are delivered at the appropriate level in keeping with DDA and MBON regulations. The NM is responsible for creating an environment conducive to achieving quality outcomes, effective use of resources and retention of quality staff. He (she) is responsible for the management and development of his (her) resources, human and fiscal if needed, to include implementation of quality control, quality improvement, satisfaction of supported individuals, families, and staff as well as review and revision of policies and procedures, as needed. The NM collaborates with other department leaders on issues related to the effective management of health and safety and interacts regularly with the appropriate resources to ensure the effectiveness of care. He/she will also act as liaison between the organization and DDA, associated hospitals, long term care, or rehabilitation services as needed. The NM will assume a small caseload within the Meaningful Day services department. The NM is a resource within the organization regarding nursing services, and related issues within the community. Management of Personnel • Along with the Senior Director of Services, interview and select nursing candidates who have appropriate clinical skills and professional characteristics to match service needs., • Communicate on an ongoing basis with employees regarding specific performance expectations., • Plan and conduct formal performance reviews that are timely, ongoing, and objective and submit necessary documentation., • Responsible for the promotion and termination of employees based on standards of practice, standards of care, nursing policies and procedures, and DDA regulations., • Delegate activities/work projects to staff and supervise their accomplishment., • Manage an assigned caseload within the Meaningful Day services department and provide Nursing Case Management and delegation functions to include, on-site visits based on assessed need, but at a minimum of every 45-days if the need is assessed and the person has a nursing care plan. Visits should include an individual assessment of health status, evaluation of medication administration delivery system, including a review of the Medication Administration Record(s) (MAR’s), Medications and Physician Medication Order Forms (PMOF’s) for those clients needing nursing delegated duties. (This time frame is based on original MBON and DDA guidelines and will be adjusted as directed by the MBON and DDA in State of Emergency situations.), • Delegate medication administration and approved nursing tasks to Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) in the meaningful day setting., • Provide and maintain an established nursing on-call coverage for medical/nursing related matters as scheduled., • Provide evaluation of competency of Medication Technicians., • Provide recommendations to adjustments in the nursing staffing patterns to reflect changes in care requirements, patient census, and staffing resources for Nursing., • In collaboration with the Senior Director of Services, develop the annual budget based on nursing department and individual census., • Assure that nursing case delegation and management provided is within standards of COMAR 10.27.11, 10.22, and is evidence based best practice., • Collaborate with community-based health care providers as an advocate for people supported., • Maintains status as a DDA RN CM/DN., • Maintain knowledge of current trends and practices in nursing and health care through resources such as literature review and professional networking., • Provide established nursing on-call coverage for medical/nursing related matters as assigned., • Provide evaluation of competency of Medication Technicians., • Provide instruction in the Medication Technician Training Program as needed by the organization., • New Admissions: Assess the individual, review medical history, current medications, setting for delegation and make recommendations to designated staff. Develop an Initial nursing evaluation and nursing plan of care, where applicable., • Be available to the staff/Managers/Directors to answer questions concerning medical and/or medication issues., • Conduct staff training as appropriate/indicated., • Consult with physicians, family members, guardians, team members and pharmacy personnel as requested/indicated., • Advocate for the people supported within meaningful day services., • Be familiar and comply with the standards of Nursing Practice set forth in the Maryland State Board of Nursing Practice Act, 10.27.11., • Registered Nurse licensure required, • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required, • Minimum of 2 years management/supervisory experience required, • Prior case management experience required, • Must meet eligibility for employment in the United States. (Provide appropriate I-9 documentation on first day of employment)., • Must have a clean criminal history., • Must be able to pass a drug screening. Ardmore participates in random and scheduled drug screening., • Must demonstrate strong work ethics, integrity, and dependability in all work-related activities., • Must comply with general public health and industry specific safety standards., • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst), • 403B Retirement Plan Match - Mutual of America (Up to 6%), • Group Life Insurance - Guardian (up to $50,000), • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, • Short Term Disability Insurance (Guardian), • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Pet Insurance, • Legal Insurance, • Generous Vacation and Sick Leave (full-time and part-time eligibility), • 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays, • Employee Discounts (Groupon, Six Flags, Touro University, Hertz car rentals, AMC Theaters Dell computers, etc.), • Paid On-site Trainings Ardmore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Ardmore is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.