Director of Nursing

Company Overview
Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, and Vision
At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.


Benefits - Why You'll Love Working Here
Full-time employees:

• Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, employee assistance program, and more.

Responsibilities Overview:

• Oversees the day-to-day health care delivery system of clients in the cluster. Ensures client health needs are met
• Ensures nursing is following regulatory agencies to maintain ICF/ID certification of the facility by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Participates in Medicaid on-site audits and completes Plan of Corrective Actions (POC) for nursing as needed. Ensures successful implementation and completion of POCs
• Works with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure Active Treatment is incorporated in medical treatment and that all staff understand the importance of continuous Active Treatment
• Attains a thorough knowledge of each client in the facility, to include health and mental status, strengths, and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and family/guardian circumstances
• Recruits, hires, trains, establishes clear expectations, and completes performance evaluations and corrective actions for direct reports
• Administers medications via all routes without error, unrestricted, to include controlled substances
• Oversees monitoring of Nurses administering medication for accuracy
• Works with the Cluster Director to promote a team approach with nursing staff, QIDPS, Staffing Coordinator, Leads, and Direct Support Professionals
• Attends and participates in Meetings and Trainings
• Maintains appropriate certifications, licenses, and CEU's as necessary
• Ensures a safe environment in all settings to prevent injuries to staff and clients
• Oversees Quality Improvement systems to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards
• Oversees Biohazard waste management
• Ensures nursing and direct care supplies are ordered and inventoried, including ordering additional supplies for hurricane season
• Oversees the storage of and administration of medications to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Uses resources wisely. Ensures items under the nursing and direct care supply budget are within budgetary guidelines
• Ensures nurses are available and participate in client outings
• Oversees and participates in on-call duties to ensure 24-hour RN access to the facility
• Functions as liaison between the Medical Director and other physicians and facility staff
• Oversees resident admission and discharge procedures in accordance with policies and procedures
• Assists in the development and implementation of disaster plans and procedures. Includes in-service training, disaster drill training, and emergency health planning
• Updates and/or implements nursing forms as well as updates nursing policies and procedures
• Ensures implementation of the Communicable disease (Tuberculosis) policy
• Oversees provision of dietary, dental, and podiatry services
• Oversees Pharmacy activities, to include delivery of medications, and ensures accurate documentation from the pharmacy
• Provides nursing oversight of Adult Day Programs as needed. Schedules and ensures nursing coverage for the Day Program as needed
• Reports to work during inclement weather (hurricanes) to ensure clients health needs are met and assists in emergency procedures

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Active and unrestricted license as RN, ARNP or PA in the state of Florida
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience and at least 2 years of management experience
• Ability to utilize computer, Microsoft, Excel, and Power point, working knowledge of medical equipment and EMR
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Prior work in long-term care medical facility required, ICF setting

Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran's status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

Additional Benefits Information

• Stay healthy with enhanced coverage - medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Full smile & clear vision - dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
• Security for you and your family - company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
• Short-term coverage when you need it - short-term disability for life's unexpected moments
• Invest in your future - 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
• Extra protection, your choice - voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
• Save smarter - flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
• Support for life's challenges - confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
• Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career

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