Nurse Manager

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Norman
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Nurse Manager to join our team. This person is responsible for overseeing professional nursing care and direct care services provided to in-patients with a developmental disability birth-21 years of age while ensuring services provided are in compliance with CMS guidelines, the Nurse Practice Act and State Health Department standards to include administration of medications, treatments and appropriate documentation. This position will directly supervise the 7am-7pm Nurses & the day shift Direct Care Staff. Coordinates all day shift functions to include: ensuring appropriate patient coverage is maintained based upon the number of patients & acuity on each unit, approves leave, reviews patient care assignments & changes them as necessary, ensures appointments & field trips are effectively coordinated & covered. Ensures daily work is completed & done so in compliance with hospital policies & procedures. Responsibilities:--

• Provide exceptional patient care - Maintain awareness of medical and behavioral therapeutic goals for all in-patients. Assists the Nurses and Direct Care Staff in the coordination of patient care issues with interdisciplinary staff to ensure admissions, discharges, and furloughs of patients are in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Makes Nursing and Direct Care Specialist assignments for outside patients appointments and field trips. Assists hospital unit Nurses in a safe and appropriate intervention and notification of personnel when a critical and/or emergency situation occurs.
• Develop optimal relationships - Works in conjunction with the Psychological staff in relation to patient assignments and behavioral acuity. Participates in behavior staffing committee ensuring behavioral care components are identified and developed appropriately and realistically for the in-patient population. Collaborates with the psychological staff in relation to the establishment and update of behavioral care components. Participates in the Admission Review Committee and makes recommendations for admissions or if a patient may be meeting admission criteria. Represents Nursing in Rehab Staffing and ensures all medical/nursing information is communicated to the Attending Physician. Coordinates with Clinic Nurse and Attending when a patient needs to be seen for Admission assessment, sick child visit, pre-op note, etc. Communicates all patient information from staffing to the hospital units, clinic nurse and appointment nurse.
• Conduct administrative duties - Participates in a variety of committees to relay medical information, patient needs, personnel issues, and training needs. Participates in the Nursing Quality Assessment and Improvement plans and projects. Assist in the design and implementation of any project identified for the Nursing Department. Performs all administrative personnel functions such as schedules, leave requests, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions for the day shift Nursing and Direct Care Staff. Works with Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing when investigating patient care issues or concerns. May act as Acting Director of Nursing in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director of Nursing. Position is located on the Day shift and the hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Candidate must be willing to flex their hours in times of need. Position rotates with Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing in on-call coverage.-- Requirements:--
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree and a license to practice nursing in the state of Oklahoma
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds--
  • Must be in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
  • Must be able to pass COVID screener and participate in periodic COVID testing and protocols About J.D. McCarty Center: J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acres campus includes a on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs. J.D. McCarty Center benefits include:
    • Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
    • Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life
    • Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs
    • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
    • 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
    • 11 paid holidays per year
    • 5% Pay Increase after completion of 1 year probationary period
    • Longevity Bonus--beginning on your 2nd year of employment
    • Employee Assistance Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns
    • COVID Safety protocols in place to include pre-screening, masks, routine employee testing, proximity badge tracking, and use of on-line meetings to limit in-person contact Employees can also take advantage of other opportunities such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions, on-site gym . What's your citizenship / employment eligibility? What's your highest level of education completed? College or University Are you 18 years of age or older? What languages do you speak fluently? Desired salary Can you work evenings? Can you work overtime? Have you ever been convicted of a felony? In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye! 150 References: Please enter names and contact information: What do you know about J.D. McCarty Center? * Have you ever or are currently employed by an Oklahoma state agency? * Yes No If yes, which agency and dates of employment. The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .

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