Position Summary:

Supervise the provision of medical services that promote resident physical health and well-being and ensure related staff training is provided per licensing guidelines.

Primary responsibilities:

• Medical Service Delivery
  • Coordinates medical aspects of admissions and ensures completion of annual physical exams; arranges necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals.
  • Coordinates the nursing department’s effective delivery of medical services to the resident population while partnering closely with the program team.
  • Coordinates special needs appointments with external physicians and clinics.
  • Collects and assesses residents’ medical data in a systematic and ongoing basis, ensuring the medical records are always current.
  • Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of residents; provides treatment or consultation, as needed and communicates with physicians with appropriate.
  • Gathers relevant information and provide appropriate care in emergency situations. Directs others as necessary.

• Treatment Team Collaboration
  • Serves as a resource to staff on an ongoing basis regarding resident medical issues.
  • Participate in new client diagnostic meetings to ensure that a cohesive individual diagnosis for each client is recognized in the client’s ITP.
• Implement, monitor, and ensure the compliance of all medical service documentation.
  • Reviews and assesses Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) on a regular basis.
  • Supervises the provision of medication administration and documentation; reports any side effects of medication to physicians; reports documentation errors/omissions to appropriate staff management.
  • Coordinates and/or provides staff training in medication administration and infection control.
  • Monitors prescription and medical supplies for all programs and ensures orders are placed in a timely fashion.
  • Provides and ensures proper tracking of staff Hepatitis vaccines per contracting agency guidelines.

• Provides first aid care and/or consultation to employees regarding work-related injuries as needed.
• Employee and Talent Selection, Engagement and Performance Management
  • Supervises and participates in the formal process to orientate, mentor, train and develop staff within Nexus and licensing guidelines and ensures the process is consistently and effectively administered.
  • Leads, coaches and develops staff and provides skills training and education regarding resident issues, individual resident’s treatment plans and phases, the provisioning of direct services, behavior management techniques, compliance regarding Medicaid standards and the preparation and maintenance of resident case files and documentation.
  • Provides performance management for staff on an ongoing basis and conducts formal performance evaluations that are timely and constructive, that include employee development opportunities.
  • Consults with the Human Resources Department on employee performance issues and opportunities.
  • Demonstrates the ability to develop a cohesive and effective team, through the use of basic supervision and team-building components such as; communicating a clear mission to the team, outlining common goals and promoting shared accountability for outcomes; identifies problems that can inhibit team/staff development and chooses facilitation strategies to help achieve team goals.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and enforces policies while holding staff accountable.
• Nursing Program and Internship Facilitation and Coordination
  • Sources and recruits top talent from local colleges and universities.
  • Develops an on-site curriculum for the Nurse rotational program.
  • Supervises and facilitates continuous education for internship program.
  • Provides feedback and updates to colleges regarding the Nurse rotational program.
• Attends and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Ensures confidentiality regarding client/resident medical background and treatment issues.

Location, pay, schedule:

• On-site opportunity in Rochester, MN
• Full time, salaried position
• Salary: $90,000 annually

Required Education and Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of 5 years related experience; preferably in a residential setting
• First Aid/CPR/CPI/Infection Control certification.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2 years of supervisory experience.

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

Nursing/Physician Job Family Competencies:

• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Continuous Learning: Actively and continuously gaining insight of strengths and weaknesses in order to identify the relevant areas that need further development (with regard to skills and knowledge) and acting upon it.
• Teamwork: Working as a Productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Decision Making: Drawing correct and realistic conclusions and making timely decisions based on available information.
• Empathy & Self-Awareness: Demonstrates self-awareness by acknowledging & understanding one’s own thoughts, feelings & emotions. Is attune to how each (thoughts, feelings & emotions) may impact one another, as we interact, communicate & engage with each other in our daily work or more emotion driven experiences & exchanges.
• Fosters a Safe Space: Fosters a safe workplace or ‘safe space’ for Nexus youth, family, co-workers & employees to be vulnerable & share individual experiences in confidence, with acceptance & without consequence.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.