STATUS: F/T - EXEMPT
OPEN: 04/20/2017 CLOSE: 05/19/2017
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Current RN license in the state of Delaware.
- Minimum of five years clinical nursing experience (some acute-care experience preferred.)
- Three years’ documentable experience managing/supervising nursing personnel.
- Previous successful experience working with patients with disabilities and/or in a rehabilitative setting is preferred.
- The Director of Nursing must also be CPR certified and possess effective leadership abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in utilizing technology tools to effectively manage resident health reporting and to achieve individual, department and mission goals.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Ensures that all health care staff performs at a high level of effectiveness as a result of supervision through regular observations, performance appraisals, coaching or counseling sessions, specific training, and disciplinary action if needed.
- Ensures that all health care staff receives timely performance appraisals.
- Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations pertaining to Active Treatment and that nursing care is provided to all residents.
- Makes daily rounds of the Center assessing resident condition and maintaining open communication with staff and residents.
- Serves in an on-call capacity for health care needs or emergencies and in an administrative on-call capacity on a rotational basis as Manager on Duty.
- In a crisis emergency is expected to report to the Center in person to assist, provide support and give necessary and sufficient direction and leadership.
- In exigent circumstances works as a Neighborhood Nurse.
- Actively engages in interviewing, researching and evaluating the needs of resident and respite care applicants by participation in the Admissions Committee meetings.
- Acts as the primary liaison regarding health care services at the Center and communicates regularly with physicians, health care agency staff, families and residents regarding questions or concerns.
- Acts as primary liaison to the Pharmacy Consultant and State Board of Pharmacy and ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding pharmacy practices.
- Responsible for completing plans of correction (POC’s) for any health care related survey deficiencies.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluating and terminating Nurses, RCT’s and other employees of the Health Care Department. Approves personnel action forms as necessary.
- Develops and maintains nursing standards of “best practice” and related policies and procedures for the Health Care Department; updates policies as needed.
- Produces detailed and descriptive reports for the Executive Director and the Senior Management Staff at assigned intervals to share trends and to promote remedial action where necessary.
- Participates in the annual MCC budget development process. Responsible for keeping approved Health Care Department expenditures within budgeted levels. Approves and evaluates Health Care Department needs and purchases and monitors expenditures throughout the year.
- Together with ADON, represents the Health Care Department through membership or participation in internal committees (Infection Control Committee, Pharmacy Committee, Safety Committee, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee, QAPI, Admissions Committee, Human Rights Committee and HIPPA Committee and the MCC Senior Management Team.
POSITION REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
POSITION SUPERVISES: HEALTHCARE STAFF
When applying for position obtain and complete the internal application form from the front office.
Return it to the Human Resources mail slot.
All applications submitted are given equal consideration.
STATUS: F/T or P/T - NON-EXEMPT
OPEN: 5/2/2017 CLOSE: 6/1/2017
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- CURRENT DELAWARE RN OR LPN REGISTRATION
- ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE WITH FREQUENT INTERRUPTIONS
- ABILITY TO MAKE QUALIFIED DECISIONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
- ABILITY TO APPLY EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES
- ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITTEN AND VERBAL FORM
- ABILITY TO USE THE COMPUTER TO ACCESS E-MAIL/SIGMA CARE
- ABILITY TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION TO ASSIGNED PERSONNEL
- CPR & IV COMPETENT
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE TO RESIDENTS
- MAINTAINS STATISTICS AS DIRECTED, RECORDS & PREPARES REPORTS ACCORDING TO CENTER POLICY
- ASSITS IN THE PLANNING OF THE NURSING UNIT, THE ADMISSION PROCESS & ORIENTATION OF NEW RESIDENTS, APPLICES PROBLEM SOLVING TECNCIQUES WHEN NECESSARY TO ADDRESS STRAFFING ISSUES, AND SCHEDULES, SUPERVISES & ASSISTS IN THE EVALUATION OF ASSIGNED PERSONNEL
- RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS INVOLVING RESIDENTS, STAFF & THE PHYSICAL PLANT, AND MAINTAINS AN AWARENESS OF SAFETY HAZARDS & ISSUES
- FUNCTIONS AS AN INTEGRAL MEMBER OF THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND ATTENDS REQUIRED MEETINGS & IN-SERVICE TRAINING.
- PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
HOURS OF WORK
HOURS ARE AS ASSIGNED PER SHIFT AND INCLUDE SOME WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY HOURS
POSITION REPORTS TO: DON / ADON
POSITION SUPERVISES: RESIDENT CARE TECHNICIANS
WHEN APPLYING FOR POSITION OBTAIN AND COMPLETE THE INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM FROM THE FRONT OFFICE.
RETURN IT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MAIL SLOT.
ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ARE GIVEN EQUAL CONSIDERATION.
STATUS: F/T & P/T - NON-EXEMPT
OPEN: 5/1/2017 CLOSE: 5/31/2017
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to assigned shift; where needed; available at meal time to assist residents
- High school diploma & ability to read and write
- Current C.N.A. certification through the State of Delaware
- Ability to interact professionally & courteously with all levels of personnel, resident and family members
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment, but also to work independently with little supervision
- Good verbal & written communication skills
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Assists, supervises & trains residents in personal hygiene, self-care & independent living skills
- Implements specialized feeding programs & assists in feeding, serving & monitoring special diets
- Documents & assesses resident conditions & reports changes to Charge Nurse
- Documents IPP goal training progress, behavior plan data & health care data
- Facilitates resident & facility safety & reports hazards to Charge Nurse of appropriate personnel
- Attends staff meetings, in services & training sessions as required
- Completes continuing education courses to ensure certification remains current
- Assists in maintaining cleanliness of resident wheelchairs
- Completes reports & other records essential to Center program management
- Performs routine health care functions
- Maintains cleanliness & order in resident rooms
- Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team
HOURS OF WORK
HOURS ARE PER ASSIGNED SHIFT
HOURS INCLUDE SOME WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY HOURS AS REQUIRED
POSITION REPORTS TO: DON/ADON
POSITION SUPERVISES: N/A
WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION OBTAIN AND COMPLETE THE INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM FROM THE FRONT OFFICE.
RETURN IT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MAIL SLOT.
ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ARE GIVEN EQUAL CONSIDERATION
STATUS: SEASONAL – NON-EXEMPT
OPEN: 5/2/2017 CLOSE: 6/1/2017
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Consistently works with a positive attitude and demonstrates compassion and understanding for program participants with varying degrees of disability.
- Be willing to implement activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities;
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact on a positive basis with children, families, and all levels of personnel.
- Can lift and transfer children up to adult weight and utilize safe lifting procedures and to assist with personal care including feeding and toileting.
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently, and as a team player.
- Previous experience working in a children’s camp, child care or classroom setting desired.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Assist in implementing activities that will facilitate learning, recreational and social development for children with disabilities and from varying backgrounds.
- Lead program activities and provide supervision to children in program.
- Serve as a resource to volunteers assisting with program.
- Follow Center and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist in the training of new staff.
- Perform personal care duties and meal assistance safely and efficiently to ensure good hygiene of the children.
- Adhere to weekly program schedules and activities.
- Perform daily setup and cleanup of activities as needed.
- Assist the participants in the pool during free swim and lessons.
- Be willing to acquire lifeguarding certification if needed.
- Encourage independence and self-confidence for children within program.
- Utilize established behavior management techniques, where necessary, which are used in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.
- Maintain open communication with the Children & Youth Program Manager, Coordinator
- and Specialist regarding the status of participants and program.
- Attend mandatory in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
- Perform all other duties, as assigned.
HOURS OF WORK
Hours are flexible in accordance with the children and youth schedule
POSITION REPORTS TO: C&Y MANAGER, COORDINATOR & SPECIALIST
POSITION SUPERVISES: Volunteers and Camp Participants
When applying for position obtain and complete the internal application form from the front office. Return it to the human resources mail slot. All applications submitted are given equal consideration.
