[Hiring] Regional Nursing Supervisor @Services for the Underserved

Role Description

To provide and ensure nursing supervision to maintain medical/nursing standards as prescribed in Federal and State regulations and agency policy through nursing supervision.

The Developmental Disabilities Division believes that our role in supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live meaningful lives as determined by the individual. All persons shall live a life with dignity conforming to each personal value system. Our philosophy is for the people we serve to be part of the community, to live fulfilling lives free of pain, suffering, illness and barriers. Our mission is to ensure access to the best health care, clinical supports and well-trained staff.

S:US recognizes the unique needs of those we serve and promotes health equity. Members of the organization emphasize the importance of nursing contribution and advocacy to strive for mitigating illness and injury and early detection of conditions requiring treatment. The scope of the unique nursing practice uses the framework necessary to ensure safe and competent nursing care involving each person and their circle of support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Active RN license is required for this position.
• Five years of experience as an RN working with the I/DD population.
• At least five years of nursing clinical experience.
• At least five years of supervisory experience.

Requirements

• Manage RN’s and LPN’s in nursing activities, including scheduling, training, evaluating effective work performance.
• Provide guidance to RN’s and LPN’s being visible in the residences and programs to engage and support staff.
• Anticipates change in schedule and case load to assist the division with critical health events.
• Report nursing gaps in service and deficits immediately to Director of Nursing Services and Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services.
• Develops and/or revises Plan of Nursing Services for individuals requiring nursing care.
• Gather data points for monthly, hospitalization, ER visits, new diagnosis, and infection control.
• Monitor Pharmacy services and address identified service issues as needed.
• Ensure annual diet and consistency orders are signed by the health care practitioner.
• Arrange specialty services and second opinions as needed for health concerns.
• Collaborate with BIS and clinical management teams regarding the provision of individual services.
• Ensure communication with changes in health status or plans with external providers of care.
• Follow-up and/or process individuals' hospital admission and discharge from hospital/rehab.
• Ensure site RN’s are updating medical diagnosis and changes in plan of care into Precision Care electronic health record.
• Conduct internal auditing independently through chart and precision care reviews.
• Ensure mealtime needs are assessed by a licensed clinician and plan changes are added to the plan of nursing services.
• Communicate to supervisor any critical health concerns.
• Available 24 hrs. / 7 days via cell phone as per medical emergency procedure/protocol.
• Attend state survey inspections and provide support to the nursing department and clinical team.
• Follows HIPAA laws and ensures health information is protected.
• Any additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Director of Nursing Services.

Benefits

• Health and wellness resources.
• Generous PTO.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Description

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws.