What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Administrator position at New Concepts for Living?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following but are not limited to):
- Oversee the correct dispensing of medication by checking MAR’s, medications, and prescriptions at each residence and at day program and conducts assessments of same
- Communicate effectively with a variety of departments and providers, both verbally and in writing
- Maintain and adjust policies and procedures accordingly
- Work cooperatively with all professional health providers, to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain agency’s continuous compliance to the applicable regulatory requirements
- Assist with field orientation of newly hired nursing staff members as necessary
- Conduct and participate in IDT, ISP and clinical meetings as necessary
- Assure accurate, current medical records are maintained according to state and federal requirements and maintain patient confidentiality
- Act as liaison between physician, nurse, pharmacist, and agency
- Be flexible in changing work environment, work well in problem solving situations
- Develop appropriate trainings per agency needs while assuring training are up to date per licensing standards
- Assist with ADL care, transportation, and community outings as needed
- Assist with the maintenance of medication books, house log books, Foothold EHR etc. to ensure program compliance with all regulations
- Ensure medications, medical and safety supplies are ordered and available as needed
- Follow admission and discharge requirements for hospitalized individuals
- Provide training to both staff and individuals served in relevant areas (i.e. health, hygiene, safety, diet, etc.)
- Attend staff meetings
- Provide coverage at day program or other residential programs as needed
- Ensure safety standards and infection control protocols are followed
- Confirm licensing standards are followed and maintained
- Ensure safety standards and infection control protocols are followed
- Apply specialized knowledge of illnesses and injuries in assessing the needs for further medical care
- Consult and advocate with other medical professionals and attend ISP meetings as needed
- Provide efficient patient and care and handles critical health and medical situations in a timely and safe manner
- Perform and documents assessments of each individual and recommend course of action necessary to address health care concerns in a timely manner
- Demonstrate professional clinical and ethical judgement in the performance of duties and respects the dignity and confidentiality of the individuals we serve
- Conduct agency training, including medication and diabetes and seizure, per State requirements
- Some travel required between Achievement Center, Administration and Group Homes
- Manage nursing department with strong leadership skill
- Ability to work rotating, on-call schedule
- Cooperate with New Concepts for Living and Department Staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current State of New Jersey Nursing License or Multi State Nursing License
- Demonstrated ability to assist others in obtaining the knowledge and abilities to monitor and address the needs of the individuals we serve
- Should possess or have the ability to obtain the Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Liability Insurance, reimbursable by NCFL
- Professional Responsibility, Accountability, Ethical Practice, Knowledge-Based Practice, Conflict Resolution Skills, Communicative Skills, Problem Solving, Flexibility
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000