Nursing Manager

Nursing ManagerThe Nursing Manager is responsible for the supervision of physical health support services provided by PCHC to the Southeast Region of Pennsylvania as its Health Care Coordination Unit (HCQU). This position includes the supervision of PCHC nurses. The Nursing Manager is responsible to ensure responsiveness to all clinical requests for support as well as the quantity and quality of work produced by nursing staff. The nursing manager will work with the Director of PCHC, the Administrative Entities (AE) of Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, the SE Regional Office of Developmental Programs, and the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) to determine the scope of PCHC projects. The Nursing Manager will assign nursing staff and ensure satisfaction with PCHC services; responsibilities include state wide and grant related activities. The Nursing Manager will work cooperatively with internal PCHC staff to coordinate activities. PCHC will provide payment for membership fees for the state and national Developmental Disabilities Nurses' Associations. PCHC will also provide payment for registrations fees for the National Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) conference (when fiscally possible according to PCHC guidelines).Duties and Responsibilities:Management of all nursing activities through direct supervision of all PCHC nursesResponsible for the supervision of clinical support services provided by PCHCCoordinate regional nurse network meetings providing quarterly updates and presentationsProvide support to residential provider agencies as needed (IE training, team meetings, assessments)Interface with community health providers, managed care companies, hospitalsObtain certification in developmental disabilities nursing (within two years of employment and maintain developmental disabilities nursing certification (CDDN); once obtained PCHC guidelines outline one-time reimbursement upon certificationProvide liaison and support for student nurses and other students who may be completing internships, masters' level projects or dissertationsResponsible for all recruiting, training, and supervision of nursing department; Identify training needs and develop as necessaryAdept in all aspects of training, supervision, project management, and conflict resolutionProvide continuity of services between departments and the community health systemParticipate in meetings and trainings as requestedParticipates in PCHC Manager's MeetingsParticipates in Administrative Entity and State ID/A meetings as requiredCoordinate internal reports for PCHC and PMHCC management as requiredEnsure a positive working environment between department and all PCHCEnsure timely reporting and follow throughAll duties as assigned by the DirectorSkills Required:Nursing training and clinical nursing skillsProgram administrative and supervisory skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsExperience in working with people with I/DD an Autism as well as support staff and familiesEducation and Experience:Five years experience in a management settingRegistered Nurse (RN) and valid Pennsylvania Nursing LicenseFive years working with individuals with ID/A, their families and support staff, CDDN preferredExperience with supervision and time managementValid PA driver's license and use of insured vehicle during working hours.Equal Opportunity Employment :PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.Americans with Disabilities Act:Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.