Primary Medical Needs Treatment Director - Austin, United States - Upbring

Description

Overview:

About Upbring

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who cant speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

About our Foster in Texas (FIT) Program

Upbring Foster In Texas is one of the largest providers of foster care and adoption services in Texas with 13 offices across the state. In 2021 we served 1,176 children, verified 140 new families, and connected 113 children with loving adoptive families. The Upbring heroes on our foster care team connect children with families who provide compassion, safety and support, and when needed, loving forever families.

What You'll Do as a Registered Nurse Primary Medical Needs Treatment Director

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, service professionals, and community partners, the Primary Medical Needs (PMN) Treatment Director provides, supports, plans, develops, implements, and monitors individual medical needs plans for foster children assigned to a caseload in accordance with Agency policy, licensing standards, and local, state, and federal regulations. An important role of the PMN Director is to oversee, guide, and support the Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) employed by the program.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Registered Nurse Primary Medical Needs Treatment Director Work Standards

• Provide direct and indirect care within the scope of RN duties and responsibilities as outlined in the established policies and procedures, standards of care, and other regulatory and licensing standards
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to LVN staff to ensures the child and homes in need of primary needs are provided in compliance with treatment plans and licensing and regulatory standards
• Conduct the initial assessment by assessing the childs current medical/health status and past and present treatment plans and services to determine primary medical needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments by assessing the childs current medical/health status and past and present treatment plans and services to determine primary medical needs
• Utilize assessment tools and skills to develop and implement a treatment plan that meets specific objectives and goals and needs of the child; provide intervention plans if needed
• Monitor and report changes in childs condition, reaction to treatment plan, and progress, document changes according to agency policies and licensing and regulatory standards
• Visit and monitor the health and well-being of hospitalized foster child and adhere to the prescribed treatment plan upon discharge Participate in nursing consultations, as requested, for children placed in the program
• Regularly review, monitor, and evaluate the program to identify and minimize risks
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Communication

• Review and update medical records as required by regulatory and licensing standards
• Obtain medical and immunization records from available resources and/or systems
• Establish and maintain frequent communication with the child placement unit at DFPS or SSCC
• Conduct and share results of clinical audits with the interdisciplinary and treatment teams

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

• Coordinate services with interdisciplinary and treatment teams, including attending physician, specialists, medical and non-medical providers to meet the primary medical needs of the child
• Consult with the interdisciplinary and treatment teams to determine medical needs not deemed as primary medical needs
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary and treatment teams to evaluate the medical and developmental needs of the foster child
• Work with child placement management staff to review and coordinate admissions of children identified as primary medical needs
• Work with Clinical Director and other agency staff to prepare and submit clinical documentation for third party review to determine appropriate level of care
• Provide on-call medical needs services

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Provide foster families with information, referrals, and resources needed to meet the medical or development needs of the child
• Provide counsel and support to foster care families during difficult and/or challenging times
• Provide child specific and general training to foster parents, volunteers, and staff
• Communicate child treatment plan, goals, and progress with foster parents, families, schools, and other professional service providers, as deemed appropriate
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary and treatment teams, staff, and medical and non-medical providers to ensure all foster children are receiving the quality of services needed to meet their individual treatment and behavior plans
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with foster children, foster parents and families, professional service providers, and community partners, while maintaining boundaries always
• Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community
• Work in collaboration with recruitment staff to identify and assist in the verification of families who are seeking to care for medically fragile children. Serve as the liaison between the agency and third-party entities (DFPS, HHSC, SSCC, StarHealth) as it relates to medical services offered by the various programs.

Developing & Engaging Others

• Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals and achieve operational excellence.
• Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings
• Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
• Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
• Work in collaboration with leadership and the Organizational Development and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
• Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
• Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods

Registered Nurse Primary Medical Needs Treatment Director Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
• Associates degree in Nursing
• 1 years relevant experience
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with children, parents, and families
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and interact with diverse groups of people
• The ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to oversee direct reports caseload and meet deadlines
• Ability to apply sound judgement when making decisions
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Registered Nurse Primary Medical Needs Treatment Director Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience
• Bachelors degree in Nursing
• 1 year supervisory or management experience
• Child Placement Management Staff

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO &paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance & more
• 403b
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
• Gym Memberships
• Donated Leave Program

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position may require frequent walking and sitting and standing for long periods of time
• This position requires driving for varied lengths of time and distances
• Position has constant exposure to children
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.