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ResCare Community Living
Nursing Manager
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A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$83,114 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Nursing Manager 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 1401 N 28th St, Harlingen, TX 78550 Full-time ResCare Community Living 5,519 reviews Full-time ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we've supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person-centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Nursing Manager 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. Oversee and support a team of LPNs and RNs; evaluate their performance and implement corrective action as needed Direct the quality of nursing assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implementation, and evaluation Monitor the nursing delegation process in conjunction with the Medical Director Ensure required training is completed, review delegation decisions, and develop procedures for assigned tasks Conduct the medical assessment of referred individuals and collaborate with the Intake Coordinator to determine appropriateness for placement in the community Oversee and coordinate the nursing intake process, service plan, Minimum Data Set, and other meetings related to the nursing care of the individual being served Develop and lead medical and clinical training in conjunction with the Medical Director Apply expert clinical judgment to care situations based on accepted nursing standards, state administrative codes, contract obligations, policies, procedures, and corporate Quality of Care standards Evaluate nursing staff's knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policies Conduct on-going quality assurance and improvement audits; implement changes as needed Develop and implement nursing-related QAI systems to document all performance evaluation processes Act as a liaison between state and community health agencies and providers; identify community resources and develop relationships to expand network Develop systems to effectively coordinate and integrate care using community resources in collaboration with Clinical Team and others Compile and analyze QA data and make recommendations; coordinate responses to address widespread QA concerns within a state as needed Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and supervise, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plans Review documents and revise all nursing-related care plans on a regular basis Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services