Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.
Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.
Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
- Paid On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
- Flexible Schedules
- Retirement Savings Plan
Join the Elwyn Team - As a key member of the Elwyn New Jersey nursing leadership team, the Nurse Manager supports other nursing team members in providing empathetic, therapeutic, and preventative health care to residents with intellectual / developmental disabilities and medical complexities. The Nurse Manager oversees the functions associated with managing the nursing needs of individuals in the home, care coordination, and the delivery of nursing services while ensuring that both regulatory and clinical practice standards are met. Works in coordination with Operations Manager to maintain efficient and effective operations of the home for the benefit of the residents and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operating within personal license constraints in strict accordance with regulations and guidelines defined by the Nurse Practice Act, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD), NJ Department of Health, NJ Department of Education Administrative Code and Amendments, Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, and established Elwyn policies and procedures
- Provides services to improve the quality and healthcare to persons served
- Provides supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination
- Ensures ongoing medical assessment, coordination, and interdisciplinary team collaboration that is necessary to meet resident health care needs
- Ensures that regulatory requirements are met through tasks including, but not limited to, intake assessment, and routine assessments (including Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale [AIMS], and applicable lab work) for individuals on antipsychotic medications
- Collects data through direct observation, interview, clinical assessment, and records
- Sets health care priorities, including but not limited to medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and wound care in accordance with standard of care and professional judgment without jeopardizing the safety of the residents
- In collaboration with the larger interdisciplinary treatment team, monitors, develops, and maintains a safe and therapeutic living environment, including, but not limited to, monitoring for potential threats to health and safety and taking appropriate actions to eliminate such threats
- Manages and monitors the nursing staff schedule to ensure appropriate staffing for assigned homes
- Ensures annual physicals are completed with the Primary Care Physician (PCP), and ensure that new orders for the resident are carried out by the nursing team
- Reviews recommendations of consulting pharmacist and liaisons with physicians and care providers for necessary follow-up including but not limited to medication changes, and altering medication administration times, to ensure continuity and quality of client care
- Works closely with family members/legal guardians/health care decision-makers for the residents supported in the home to identify, and communicate resident health care needs, changes, and actions being taken to address them
- Serves as a resource person for questions related to health and wellness issues (e.g. nutrition, exercise) around the quality of care of the residents served
- Monitors physician's orders, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and relevant documentation to ensure that medications are properly and safely administered to reduce the risk of medication errors and injuries
- Reviews critical incidents related to the health and safety needs of the residents, and ensures that there is accurate, detailed, and timely follow-up and documentation of such via daily progress notes, communication to program staff, and communication, whether in person, via phone or through email, with the Director of Nursing (DON)
- Liaisons with external pharmacies, durable medical equipment (DME) providers, vendors, specialists, community-based providers, and insurers to ensure that resident-specific needs are met in a clinically prudent and fiscally-sound manner
- Assists in accessing community-based services and care providers, especially in emergency situations
- Utilizes quality improvement strategies to address the following:
- Clinical performance of nursing staff through monthly audits of nursing documentation and care delivery
- Use of best practice guidelines in promoting health maintenance and disease prevention strategies
- Compliance with regulatory standards as they relate to specific program areas, such as licensing regulations and current policy
- Access to high quality care consistent with individuals' specific needs
- Ensure that all program based medical and nursing equipment is clean, well kept, and in good working order, arranging replacement as needed
- Inventory of nutritional supplements, medical equipment, and medical/dietary supplies
- Assigns specific quality improvement activities/functions, such as medical record reviews or observations, to nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, safe crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
- Attends professional and organizational meetings, completes all Elwyn mandatory educational requirements by annual due date, and participates in ongoing educational opportunities designed specifically for the consumer population served, to keep abreast of changes in nursing practices
- Works with, understands, and complies with terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) within a unionized environment with tasks including but not limited to adherence to scheduling procedures, processing transfers and promotions, administering disciplinary actions, adjudicating grievances, where appropriate, etc.
- In rare emergency situations, provides back-up coverage in absence of staff nurse
- In rare emergency situations, prepares and administers medication, as ordered by the physician in accordance with Elwyn's medication policies and procedures; obtains verbal orders when necessary and transcribes the information as per policy, and monitors weight and other vital signs of children, as appropriate, as indicated by physician orders
- Audits the monthly MAR (if using hard copy MARs) reviews, and validates that all medication and treatment orders are correct and up-to-date as needed
- If needed, assists with administering and documenting immunizations as ordered by the physician; ensures that necessary patient consents have been completed prior to administration of the immunization
- Ensures that all lab work has been completed as scheduled and documents all lab work in/activity in the nursing progress note; if not completed, schedules follow up labs
- Contacts family members/guardians to report any new injuries that require more than basic First Aid or as otherwise requested in writing or verbally, by the family to maintain active dialogue regarding the resident
- Licensed as a Registered or Practical Nurse (RN or LPN) in the State of New Jersey
- Leads Elwyn staff and any outside medical personnel in appropriate medical interventions (e.g., cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) during a medical emergency, and directs the medical care to be provided; upon their arrival, transfers care to the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to ensure continuity of care
- Ensures timely reporting of all injuries or occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemical in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; collaborates with Risk Management as needed
- Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
- Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey
- Cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of New Jersey; Registered Nurse (RN) license is also acceptable
- Four (4) years general nursing experience
- Three (3) years in the field of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities / Autism
- Must possess strong clinical, organizational, and medical triage skills
- Three (3) years' leadership/management experience required; working with interdisciplinary care teams preferred
- Previous experience working within and managing a unionized workforce preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
- Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, safe crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
- Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity and comfort using electronic health records
- Demonstrated intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
- Must submit to a criminal background check and drug test and be determined to be not disqualified by the New Jersey Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.
Job Title: Nurse Manager
Alternate Locations: 1167 East Landis (Old NJ Admin), Vineland, New Jersey 08360
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