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BAMSI

Director of Nursing - $12,000 Sign On Bonus

BAMSI, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411


BAMSI is hiring a Nurse Director for ourAttleboro area Programs[40 Hours] - Schedule: Mon-Fri 9a-5p$100k Yearly Salary$12k SIGN ON BONUS(to be paid as follows: $3k at 30 days, $3k at 6 months, $6k after 1 year)General Statement of Duties:

Oversee the health care needs of individuals living in assigned residential programs. The Nursing Director provides clinical support and supervision to the nursing staff and works collaboratively with senior management to ensure the delivery of quality services and ongoing training.

ResponsibilitiesNURSING STAFF MANAGEMENT:

Provides clinical supervision of Assistant Nurse Directors. Conducts formal written supervisions and performance appraisals.Assists with interviewing and hiring nurses. Participates in hiring events with Talent Acquisition Team. Meets weekly with assigned TAS to review vacancies.

Case Management:

Assists with screening referrals: Visits nursing homes, community residences, hospitals as needed to obtain referral information. Coordinates team transition meetings with funders, guardians, BAMSI team, and person served.Coordinates Hospital Admissions/Discharges: Follows up with person served after ER visit/in patient hospitalization to ensure paperwork and discharge orders are followed up on. Coordinates with hospital/nursing home case management team to plan for discharge. Coordinates discharge meetings with funder and guardians/person served/BAMSI team. Provides regular communication with BAMSI team and funder throughout hospitalization. Provides assessment of person served within one week of discharge.Works with partnering home health agencies to secure assessments, therapies and equipment for individuals served.Reviews and finalizes HCSIS reports post ER/hospitalization per funder guidelines.Completes written reports, assessments, etc. as required in a clear, concise and professional manner.

Training:

Recommends person-centered trainings post-hospitalization. Reviews person centered trainings prior to staff training at time of ISP for content.Participates in BAMSI MAP training program on rotating basis. Candidate must become a MAP trainer within 6 months of hire. Courses include MAP, MAP recert, MAP Overview for Managers.Participates in Ehana trainings as needed.Reviews medical trainings (SIC, nurse competency) and makes recommendations based on agency need.

Quality Compliance:

Provides clinical and administrative oversight to programs regarding DPH Medication Administration Program (MAP) procedures, protocols and compliance. Coordinates and conducts MAP review at each program in service area quarterly utilizing the MAP Technical Tool. Acts as a MAP consultant.Conducts semi-annual licensing audit of medical records at programs in service area utilizing BAMSI Medical Licensing Review Tool.Participates in investigations/inquiries providing content expertise and explanation of agency processes and practices.

Other:

Facilitates cluster meetings and on-going program-specific medical trainings on diagnosis, protocols, and other healthcare and wellness topics.Promotes a positive team environment. Ensures Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), BAMSI’s framework for delivering clinical services, are implemented by offering choices and preferred routines, meeting needs, supporting individual’s goals, modeling pro-social behaviors, and maintaining professional boundaries.Participates in the planning and oversight of programs in the absence of an Assistant Nurse Director.Provides 24 hour on-call, on a rotating basis, to ensure nursing coverage, provide medical support, and access to resources.Collaborates with staffing coordinators to ensure the centralized system for coordinating nursing coverage is implemented effectively.Participates in investigations/inquiries providing content expertise and explanation of agency processes and practices.Attends and participates in senior nursing and director meetings.Rotates schedule to work holidays and weekends as needed.Performs all duties in compliance with BAMSI policies and applicable laws.Performs other related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.Attends mandatory trainings and meetings. Disseminates training materials to direct reports.

QualificationsEDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years nursing experience or three (3) years supervisory experience required.Knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures and practices of nursing care.Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software, receive and send electronic mail, work with the agency approved electronic health care record is required.Effective critical thinking, communication and writing skills.Must possess strong organizational, time management, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work within a team environment.Ability to push, pull and lift at least 25 lbs.

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