Assistant Program Director/Rn

Overview

$42/hr

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

The Assistant Program Director/RN works in conjunction with the Program Director as a program administrator to provide supervision of program nursing staff and direct care support professionals and works to advocates for the safety and medical needs of assigned program participants.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting facility and nursing philosophies and objectives with staff in order to facilitate their implementation at Seven Hills at Groton.• Developing and reviewing programs, goals and objectives based on priorities and resources of Seven Hills at Groton MCBR in collaboration with other program administration.• Assisting the Program Director in the implementation of program specifications per contract, regulatory requirements, licensing requirements, credentialing requirements, HIPAA, and/or other laws and regulations related to service delivery.• Assisting in implementing QA/QI programs and initiating changes based on findings.• Interpreting budgetary process to nursing staff to ensure fiscal constraints are met and supported.• Responsible for supporting in the admission/discharge procedures of clients.• Assisting the Program Director with interviewing, promoting, employing, providing performance counseling as necessary and terminating nursing and support staff according to agency policy.• Assist in the orientation of new staff as well as mandatory in-service trainings in a timely manner.• Assisting with the staff evaluations.• Facilitating and supporting effective communication and collaboration among nursing staff and direct care staff to achieve defined goals for client care.• Working on special projects according to facility needs to support the functionality of the program milieu.• Document all nursing interventions and changes for program participants.• Review plans of care for current knowledge of programming as required by the Department of Children and Families, EEC, and/or other agencies.• Maintain current medication and treatment orders noting any side effects and/or adverse effects and report to appropriate individuals.• Maintain health records according to various government agencies as required. Ensure that information is communicated to residential staff and school program regarding recommendations and treatment.• Attend staff meetings to present all current medical/health concerns to team.• Ensure that residents are sufficiently observed to maintain their safety and optimal health.• Flexibility with schedule and on-call responsibility

Additional Responsibilities

• Assisting initiating the assessment of needs, in collaboration with staff.• Assisting with the planning, developing and implementing programs which focus on the delivery and evaluation of resident care.• Assisting with the development, utilization and evaluation of standards of nursing care relevant to patient populations, in collaboration with staff.• Attending all required meetings.• Complete and maintain all required training, certifications, and licensures.• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse.• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.• Minimum of Three (3) years of nursing practice.• Progressive leadership experience and demonstrated managerial ability• Supervisor of shift experience preferred• Valid Driving license

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion and with assistance.• May be exposed to communicable diseases.• Annual influenza vaccination is mandatory.• Must pass pre-employment physical examination including drug screen.• Must be physically able to move sufficiently enough to respond to emergency situations, including the potential to engaging in physical intervention to support client safety.• Ability to perform primary job functions while sitting, typing, and viewing computer screen for extended periods of time.• Must be able to complete all functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.