Nurse Manager

Job DescriptionResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person-centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Nursing Manager Use your RN experience to improve the lives of individuals with complex conditions while providing meaningful support to your co-workers. As Manager of Nursing, you will lead a team of nursing staff and provide nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges. Oversee and support a team of LPNs and RNs; evaluate their performance and implement corrective action as needed Direct the quality of nursing assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implementation, and evaluation Monitor the nursing delegation process in conjunction with the Medical Director Ensure required training is completed, review delegation decisions, and develop procedures for assigned tasks Conduct the medical assessment of referred individuals and collaborate with the Intake Coordinator to determine appropriateness for placement in the community Oversee and coordinate the nursing intake process, service plan, Minimum Data Set, and other meetings related to the nursing care of the individual being served Develop and lead medical and clinical training in conjunction with the Medical Director Apply expert clinical judgment to care situations based on accepted nursing standards, state administrative codes, contract obligations, policies, procedures, and corporate Quality of Care standards Evaluate nursing staff’s knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policies Conduct on-going quality assurance and improvement audits; implement changes as needed Develop and implement nursing-related QAI systems to document all performance evaluation processes Act as a liaison between state and community health agencies and providers; identify community resources and develop relationships to expand network Develop systems to effectively coordinate and integrate care using community resources in collaboration with Clinical Team and others Compile and analyze QA data and make recommendations; coordinate responses to address widespread QA concerns within a state as needed Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and supervise, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plans Review documents and revise all nursing-related care plans on a regular basis Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited RN program with current state RN license Minimum of five years of experience working with medically and/or behaviorally complex individuals; experience with children with special needs preferred One year of supervisory experience Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services Current CPR/First Aid certification Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport with others Well-organized with ability to prioritize tasks and workload Why Join Us? Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees. 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holiday pay Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles Come join our amazing team of committed, caring professionals. Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.