The purpose of the Adult Day Nurse Manager position is to manage services for the participants in Adult Day Care (ADC). The Nurse Manager makes daily decisions that prioritize the health and safety of ADC participants and actively seeks to minimize risks by promoting healthy behaviors and keeping accurate records. This position performs required assessments under the delegation of a contracted RN position and develops service plans that reflect client needs and preferences. The Nurse Manager communicates effectively with external providers to ensure the ADC has accurate and current records of support needs, funding arrangements and medical orders pertaining to participant care. The Nurse Manager provides training, supervision, and guidance to ADC support staff and engages in the daily care of participants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Maintains knowledge of current Adult Day Care regulations in Iowa.
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Facilitates entry of new participants to the program via tours, assessments and collaboration with external partners to ensure funding and service plans are compliant and effective to meet participant needs.
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Assesses current Adult Day participants using the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE), the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS), the Functional Assessment at clinically appropriate intervals and documents in the participant file.
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Monitor participant health status and progress toward program goals. Make referrals and recommendations to health professionals as needed. Communicate with families and support professionals regarding participant health status and general support needs.
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Ensure all prescriptions and medical orders are current and documented every 90 days.
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Updates participant funding agreements, service contracts and support plans at least annually.
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Directly supervises ADC Direct Support Professionals, providing leadership, direction and general health and medical guidance to direct staff via one-on-one instruction and modeling.
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Maintains participant files to satisfy regulatory requirements.
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Prepares and leads monthly staff training in-services according to regulatory requirements.
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Engages in community outreach activities to promote the Adult Day Care services.
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Plans community access opportunities for participants and joins in the daily function of Adult Day Care as needed.
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Maintains Material Safety Data Sheet log.
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Other duties as assigned
*An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insured under the organization’s insurance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program or Registered Nursing (RN) program and a current LPN/RN license in the State of Iowa.
Travel: Travel is primarily during the business day, although overnight travel may be occasionally required.
Physical Demands: The Nurse Manager may need to bend, stoop and participate in lifting and transferring people from wheelchairs and toilets.
SALARY DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, direct hire position offering a pay rate of $30 per hour.
Please contact Allie at 563-263-6589 if interested or apply directly to this position by clicking on the button below.
