Manager of Nursing Services - Webster, NY, US

CDS Monarch values their employees and offers: · No Weekends or On Call · Competitive salary for the position · Flexible scheduling · Paid time off (including your Birthday), Vacation time, Personal time · Affordable health care coverage including health, dental, vision, starting ...

Job description

CDS Monarch values their employees and offers:

• No Weekends or On Call
• Competitive salary for the position
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off (including your Birthday), Vacation time, Personal time
• Affordable health care coverage including health, dental, vision, starting as low as $10.00/month
• 403(B) Retirement plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In-house training including New Hire Orientation, Leadership Programs
• Generous Employee referral program

Summary:

The Manager of Nursing Services coordinates the daily activities of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses for CDS Monarch. The Manager of Nursing Services provides nursing services to assigned sites, consultation, and any required clinical supervision related to the provision of nursing services. The Manager of Nursing Services oversees the direct supervision of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory requirements while ensuring the health and safety of the individuals at CDS Monarch.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct clinical supervision to RNs and LPNs.
• Assist in completion of performance measures and participate in decision making for employment decisions for RNs and LPNs.
• Ensure that all initial and annual Nursing Assessments are provided on all individuals, following the format established by the program.
• Ensure that annual/bi-annual medication reviews are provided for all program participants.
• Train and oversee the administration of prescribed medications to individuals, review of physicians' orders.
• Coordinate the provision of information and referral to medical or mental health providers, and other clinical providers as needed.
• Participate in follow-up for incident management, audit results, and internal reviews.
• Participate and lead clinical meetings as needed by supervisor.
• Serve on assigned committees (HRC, MERC, MRC, QMOC, Compliance Committee, etc.)
• Maintain all required documents per Agency policy and procedures.
• Coordinate and provide required education and training to staff including medication certification, new employee orientation, and specific nursing needs.
• Assist in maintenance and updating all nursing policy and procedures as needed to ensure they are current at all times.
• Ensure all new nurses are trained on Agency policy and procedures.
• Coordinate the schedule and complete regular nursing audits, ensuring proper oversight and support of the clinical staff.
• Perform all other necessary duties relevant to the position as requested by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:

• Must be licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of New York State Education Department.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred.
• Three years' supervisory experience is preferred, 1 year required.
• Specialized training or one year of professional experience in treating the developmentally disabled.

All experience and education requirements, except when required by federal, state, or local laws or requirements, may be waived at the discretion of management with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer, in collaboration with Human Resources.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Sedentary working environment
• Ability to reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to turn/twist upper body.
• Able to use hand repetitive action for fine manipulating, keyboarding and typing.

Corporate Qualifications/Expectations:

• Adhere to all CDS Life Transitions, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards.
• Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS policy.
• Act as a professional representative of CDS Life Transitions, Inc. in regard to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer.

CDS Life Transitions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us