Job description

Skills of Central PA is a premier health and human services organization. At Skills, we strive to help people living with behavioral health, intellectual or developmental challenges to overcome adversity, promote choice, encourage recovery, and give support when the people we work with need it the most

The Nurse Manager position is full-time and will be located at the Corporate Office in State College, PA. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical oversight of the LPNs in the residential programs across the organization. The Nurse Manager will be involved in all high risk, complex medical situations to include hospitalizations, investigations, and assist with establishing individualized medical protocols. This position reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer.

PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES

• Assures people have what is important to them present in their everyday life.
• Provides the skills and supports necessary for people to participate in their desired roles and build natural supports in the community
• Assures relationships with friends and family are nurtured and protected
• Assures people are treated with dignity and respected as a whole person
• Assures people have the power to make decisions and have choice and control over their lives and within their program.

NURSE MANAGER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a high level of dependability to include attendance at work and punctuality.
• Complete Certified Investigation training. Participate in administrative reviews for all deaths and complex medical concerns.
• Provide clinical oversight to the delivery of the health care.
• Meet with the Nursing staff on a routine basis to include facilitating regular Nursing Roundtable meetings and act as arbiter for organization-wide decisions and changes regarding nurses (Electronic Health Record, consistency in documentation/forms, etc.)
• Review ODP directives and work with the Compliance Department to ensure current policies meet regulatory requirements and create new policies as needed.
• Work with training department to ensure medical trainings meet regulatory body’s requirements.
• Clinical consultant for all high-risk, complex medical situations in the regions.
• Liaison with the ODP medical team.
• Monitoring the medical documentation completed in the charts of high-risk individuals.
• Assist in providing training and/or orientation to the nurses.
• Lead on Health Risk Screening Tool and completing clinical reviews within 14 days of the completion of the initial screening. Provide follow up to the programs when necessary. Provide oversight on processes.
• Provide oversight on the development of person-specific health risk protocols and ongoing monitoring to determine if protocols are effective.
• Medical representative on Quality Improvement, Risk, and Compliance Committee to provide medical perspective on and assist in development of health and wellness related quality improvement objectives, assist in evaluating patterns in risk and incident management related to medication errors and medically involved incidents and risks, and provide guidance for organization healthcare processes and medical regulation compliance.
• Support nursing staff with communicating with medical providers in complex medical situations and/or facilitating second opinions.
• Complete training to become a Medication Administration trainer.
• Complete certification to become a Diabetes Instructor.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Performs job assignments with attention to, and in compliance with, the Skills mission, values, and ethics, and with a positive attitude; cooperates with others inside and outside the organization. Communicates in an appropriate and professional manner with others inside and outside the organization.
• Keeps sensitive information relative to the organization, employees, and/or the people we support confidential and adheres to the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Completes mandatory orientation program and annual training programs; completes applicable attendance documentation; shares newly acquired information with fellow employees; attends and participates in applicable meetings, committees, and/or ad hoc work groups.
• Performs assignments in accordance with the organization’s safety and health program; reports safety/health hazards or violations of safety/health policies to assigned supervisor.
• Uses, maintains, and safeguards equipment, supplies, financial resources, etc. in an appropriate manner and in the best interest of the organization; reports needed equipment repairs.
• Performs other similar and related duties as necessary and/or as assigned.

Disclaimer - Nurse Manager

This job description is not intended to list all of the duties to be performed by the incumbent. Any incumbent who has a disability is expected to perform all of the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions are all those duties listed on this job description with the exception of those considered universal by the organization. All job duties must be performed in accordance with established safety and health procedures.

About the Benefits

Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
• Employee Wellness Program
• Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
• Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Associates degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing and working with people with disabilities. 10+ years of experience preferred.

SPECIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES

Understand, appreciate, and articulate the mission of Skills of Central PA; and has a desire and ability to work collaboratively with varied constituencies, including the CEO, SMT, directors and managers, staff and people we support.

Excellent communications skills, with a solid knowledge of English grammar and the ability to present ideas in a clear and concise way, both verbally and in writing.

Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.

Personable and approachable, with an enthusiastic and motivational nature and an overall passion for excellence.

Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, provide accurate information, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.

Ability to maintain a high level of activity and productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary.

Detail oriented with a high degree of knowledge of essential duties.

Must be able to receive constructive criticism well.

Ability to work independently and responsibly while managing numerous projects simultaneously in a time sensitive environment, but still work in a team-oriented environment; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

LICENSURE

Valid Driver’s License

Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,560.00 - $81,536.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Multiple locations

Ability to commute/relocate:

• State College, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability?

Experience:

• Nursing: 5 years (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Pennsylvania) (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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