Job Description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Nursing Manager Pay Range: $90,000 - $105,000

SUMMARY 

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. 

 

• Oversees team of LPNs and RNs. Evaluates performance and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Directs the quality of nursing assessments, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitors the nursing delegation process in conjunction with the Medical Director. Ensures required training is completed, reviews delegation decisions, and develops procedures for assigned tasks.
• Conducts the medical assessment of each individual referred to a program and collaborates with the Intake Coordinator to determine appropriateness for placement in the community.
• Provides oversight and coordination of Nursing Intake process, service plan, MDS, and other meetings related to the nursing care of the specialized foster care child.
• Develops and leads medical & clinical trainings in conjunction with the Medical Director.
• Directs with expert clinical judgment, based on accepted nursing standards, state administrative codes, contract obligation, policies/procedures and TMN Quality of Care Standards.
• Evaluates nursing staff in knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policies.
• Conducts on-going quality assurance and improvement audits; develops and implements corrective action plans as needed.
• Develops and implements nursing related QAI systems to document all performance evaluation processes.
• Acts as a liaison between DCFS, community health agencies, and providers. Identifies community resources and develops relationships to expand network.
• Develops systems to effectively coordinate and integrate care through the use of community resources in collaboration with Network Clinical Team, and others.
• Complies and analyzes QAI data and makes recommendations. Coordinates responses to address widespread QA concerns within a state as needed
• Participates in the development and implementation of service plans and supervises, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plan. Reviews documents and revises all nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis.
• Oversees the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees assigned nursing staff.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Minimum of five years’ experience working with medical and/or behaviorally complex children
• Preferably, experience with children with special needs
• One year supervisory experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Current state RN License.
• Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category:

• Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• N/A

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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.  

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