About This Position
Classification/Hours: Non-Exempt, Full-Time; generally, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on program needs and as determined by the Director of Missouri Slope At-Home. On-Call rotation (typically 1 week per month and holiday rotation) may be required based on client, staffing, or program needs.
Responsible To: Director of Missouri Slope At-Home
Primary Job Function: The RN Manager provides clinical leadership and oversight for Missouri Slope At-Home nursing services, client care, employee competency, infection prevention and control, and quality assurance and performance improvement. The position assesses client needs, oversees individualized care planning, monitors service quality and safety, coordinates QSP education and competency requirements, and supports compliance with applicable regulatory and organizational standards. The RN Manager collaborates with clients, families, employees, healthcare providers, the Director, Service Manager, and community and regulatory partners to promote safe, high-quality, person-centered care.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide clinical leadership, direction, and oversight of nursing care and client services provided through Missouri Slope At-Home.
Assess clients' physical, functional, nutritional, and health-related needs; identify changes in condition; and coordinate appropriate intervention, follow-up, and communication.
Assist with client admissions, service planning, scheduling, and coordination of care.
Develop, implement, review, and maintain individualized client care plans and related medical information in accordance with client needs, provider orders, applicable regulations, and organizational policies.
Monitor client conditions and communicate significant changes, concerns, incidents, and other pertinent information to the appropriate parties.
Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the approved electronic record system and other required records.
Promote client rights, dignity, privacy, independence, safety, and person-centered care.
Provide clinical direction, education, coaching, and competency oversight to Missouri Slope At-Home employees.
Coordinate and conduct PCA, QSP, CNA, and other applicable clinical skills training and competency evaluations.
Ensure employee training and competency requirements are completed and maintained in accordance with North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) requirements and organizational standards.
Coordinate applicable Nurse Aide Training Program requirements, including communication with the North Dakota Department of Health, and provide or facilitate training as assigned.
Assist with employee orientation, clinical onboarding, and ongoing staff development.
Coordinate and oversee the Missouri Slope At-Home Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Monitor, evaluate, and report infection prevention and control concerns involving clients, employees, and service environments; investigate exposures and infectious processes and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
Provide education and direction regarding infection prevention, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and safety practices.
Review client incidents, identify risks and trends, coordinate appropriate follow-up, and implement process improvements to promote client safety and quality of care.
Manage and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including quarterly QAPI meetings and implementation of improvement initiatives.
Monitor quality, safety, compliance, and service-related trends and recommend or implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Develop, review, and update applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and educational materials, including required periodic or annual reviews.
Maintain required records related to employee training and competencies, infection prevention, OSHA, risk management, incidents, and other regulatory requirements.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and organizational requirements and collaborate with regulatory and community agencies as needed, including the North Dakota Department of Health, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, and Aging Services.
Participate in Missouri Slope At-Home, Nursing, QAPI, and other organizational meetings, committees, task forces, and workgroups as assigned.
Maintain professional competency, licensure, certifications, and required education through continuing education, training, workshops, conferences, and other professional development.
Exercise sound clinical judgment and demonstrate accountability, professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and respect in all interactions.
Maintain confidentiality and protect client and employee information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Perform responsibilities consistent with Missouri Slope's values, policies, ethical standards, and commitment to safe, compassionate, and person-centered care.
Other Job Functions:
Provide community education regarding Missouri Slope At-Home services and benefits as assigned.
Assist with leadership development, staff education, program initiatives, and special projects.
Assist with the development, evaluation, and implementation of new or revised program processes.
Serve on committees, task forces, or workgroups as assigned.
Provide nursing-related assistance or coverage when program needs require.
Perform other reasonable and related duties as assigned by the Director of Missouri Slope At-Home or other designated leadership.
Qualifications:
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Dakota.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Preference will be given to applicants with relevant nursing experience, particularly experience working with older adults or individuals receiving home and community-based services. Experience in client assessment, care planning, staff education and training, competency evaluation, infection prevention and control, quality improvement, or regulatory compliance is preferred.
Meet or obtain the qualifications necessary to serve as a Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Nurse Educator, including applicable Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training requirements.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Ability to travel to client homes and other locations as required.
Ability to maintain required professional licensure, certifications, training, and continuing education.
Successful completion of required background checks and other employment requirements applicable to the position.
Employees at Missouri Slope are required to receive the annual influenza vaccination as a condition of employment. Successful candidates must either get the vaccination (which is covered by the employer), provide proof of a current vaccination, or obtain an approved accommodation on their start date. This requirement is in place to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, patients/clients, and the community we serve, in alignment with state and federal health guidelines. Exemptions may be made for medical reasons (e.g., documented allergy or medical contraindication) or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination. Requests for such accommodations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices, including assessment, care planning, clinical documentation, and care coordination.
Knowledge of home and community-based services and applicable regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and bloodborne pathogen safety.
Knowledge of quality assurance and performance improvement principles and practices.
Knowledge of employee education, competency evaluation, and adult learning principles.
Ability to assess client needs, recognize changes in condition, exercise sound clinical judgment, and initiate appropriate follow-up.
Provide effective clinical direction, training, coaching, and feedback to employees.
Interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and clinical standards.
Identify risks, investigate concerns, analyze trends, and implement appropriate interventions.
Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, families, employees, healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
Work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with the Director and Missouri Slope At-Home team.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive client and employee information.
Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office or similar computer applications, email, and other technology necessary to perform the position.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, professionalism, empathy, respect, flexibility, and dependability.
Demonstrates commitment to client rights, dignity, safety, independence, and person-centered care.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands and fingers to operate computers, office equipment, and clinical equipment; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, balance, or move throughout office and client-home environments. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and may be required to assist with or participate in client care activities involving positioning, transfers, or other physical assistance. The position requires the ability to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to safely travel to and from client homes and other community locations as required in and around the Bismarck-Mandan area.
Work Environment: The role primarily works in an office environment but regularly involves work in client homes and other community settings. The position requires interaction with clients, families, employees, healthcare providers, visitors, vendors, and representatives of regulatory or community agencies. The employee may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, household chemicals, dust, plants, animals, fragrances, and other environmental allergens or hazards while working in client homes or community settings. The employee is expected to follow all applicable infection prevention, personal protective equipment, chemical safety, and workplace safety requirements.
This job description is not all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or other members of management. Missouri Slope reserves the right to revise or modify job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements as organizational needs change.
Employees are expected to understand and comply with all applicable departmental and facility-wide policies, procedures, safety requirements, and standards of conduct and to serve as role models in following those expectations.
MISSOURI SLOPE BENEFITS INCLUDE (varies by hours):
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance coverage
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
AFLAC- Supplemental Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Sick Time (EST)
Holiday pay
Missouri Slope follows CMS requirements and requires its employees to obtain and provide confirmation of all the necessary vaccinations and screenings by the start of employment, subject to requests for accommodation as applicable and as permitted by law.
Missouri Slope is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and we will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, submit a Missouri Slope employment application at the front office or apply online at www.missourislope.com
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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Responsible To: Director of Missouri Slope At-Home
Primary Job Function: The RN Manager provides clinical leadership and oversight for Missouri Slope At-Home nursing services, client care, employee competency, infection prevention and control, and quality assurance and performance improvement. The position assesses client needs, oversees individualized care planning, monitors service quality and safety, coordinates QSP education and competency requirements, and supports compliance with applicable regulatory and organizational standards. The RN Manager collaborates with clients, families, employees, healthcare providers, the Director, Service Manager, and community and regulatory partners to promote safe, high-quality, person-centered care.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide clinical leadership, direction, and oversight of nursing care and client services provided through Missouri Slope At-Home.
Assess clients' physical, functional, nutritional, and health-related needs; identify changes in condition; and coordinate appropriate intervention, follow-up, and communication.
Assist with client admissions, service planning, scheduling, and coordination of care.
Develop, implement, review, and maintain individualized client care plans and related medical information in accordance with client needs, provider orders, applicable regulations, and organizational policies.
Monitor client conditions and communicate significant changes, concerns, incidents, and other pertinent information to the appropriate parties.
Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the approved electronic record system and other required records.
Promote client rights, dignity, privacy, independence, safety, and person-centered care.
Provide clinical direction, education, coaching, and competency oversight to Missouri Slope At-Home employees.
Coordinate and conduct PCA, QSP, CNA, and other applicable clinical skills training and competency evaluations.
Ensure employee training and competency requirements are completed and maintained in accordance with North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) requirements and organizational standards.
Coordinate applicable Nurse Aide Training Program requirements, including communication with the North Dakota Department of Health, and provide or facilitate training as assigned.
Assist with employee orientation, clinical onboarding, and ongoing staff development.
Coordinate and oversee the Missouri Slope At-Home Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Monitor, evaluate, and report infection prevention and control concerns involving clients, employees, and service environments; investigate exposures and infectious processes and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
Provide education and direction regarding infection prevention, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and safety practices.
Review client incidents, identify risks and trends, coordinate appropriate follow-up, and implement process improvements to promote client safety and quality of care.
Manage and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including quarterly QAPI meetings and implementation of improvement initiatives.
Monitor quality, safety, compliance, and service-related trends and recommend or implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Develop, review, and update applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and educational materials, including required periodic or annual reviews.
Maintain required records related to employee training and competencies, infection prevention, OSHA, risk management, incidents, and other regulatory requirements.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and organizational requirements and collaborate with regulatory and community agencies as needed, including the North Dakota Department of Health, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, and Aging Services.
Participate in Missouri Slope At-Home, Nursing, QAPI, and other organizational meetings, committees, task forces, and workgroups as assigned.
Maintain professional competency, licensure, certifications, and required education through continuing education, training, workshops, conferences, and other professional development.
Exercise sound clinical judgment and demonstrate accountability, professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and respect in all interactions.
Maintain confidentiality and protect client and employee information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Perform responsibilities consistent with Missouri Slope's values, policies, ethical standards, and commitment to safe, compassionate, and person-centered care.
Other Job Functions:
Provide community education regarding Missouri Slope At-Home services and benefits as assigned.
Assist with leadership development, staff education, program initiatives, and special projects.
Assist with the development, evaluation, and implementation of new or revised program processes.
Serve on committees, task forces, or workgroups as assigned.
Provide nursing-related assistance or coverage when program needs require.
Perform other reasonable and related duties as assigned by the Director of Missouri Slope At-Home or other designated leadership.
Qualifications:
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Dakota.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Preference will be given to applicants with relevant nursing experience, particularly experience working with older adults or individuals receiving home and community-based services. Experience in client assessment, care planning, staff education and training, competency evaluation, infection prevention and control, quality improvement, or regulatory compliance is preferred.
Meet or obtain the qualifications necessary to serve as a Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Nurse Educator, including applicable Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training requirements.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Ability to travel to client homes and other locations as required.
Ability to maintain required professional licensure, certifications, training, and continuing education.
Successful completion of required background checks and other employment requirements applicable to the position.
Employees at Missouri Slope are required to receive the annual influenza vaccination as a condition of employment. Successful candidates must either get the vaccination (which is covered by the employer), provide proof of a current vaccination, or obtain an approved accommodation on their start date. This requirement is in place to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, patients/clients, and the community we serve, in alignment with state and federal health guidelines. Exemptions may be made for medical reasons (e.g., documented allergy or medical contraindication) or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination. Requests for such accommodations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices, including assessment, care planning, clinical documentation, and care coordination.
Knowledge of home and community-based services and applicable regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and bloodborne pathogen safety.
Knowledge of quality assurance and performance improvement principles and practices.
Knowledge of employee education, competency evaluation, and adult learning principles.
Ability to assess client needs, recognize changes in condition, exercise sound clinical judgment, and initiate appropriate follow-up.
Provide effective clinical direction, training, coaching, and feedback to employees.
Interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and clinical standards.
Identify risks, investigate concerns, analyze trends, and implement appropriate interventions.
Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, families, employees, healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
Work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with the Director and Missouri Slope At-Home team.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive client and employee information.
Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office or similar computer applications, email, and other technology necessary to perform the position.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, professionalism, empathy, respect, flexibility, and dependability.
Demonstrates commitment to client rights, dignity, safety, independence, and person-centered care.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands and fingers to operate computers, office equipment, and clinical equipment; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, balance, or move throughout office and client-home environments. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and may be required to assist with or participate in client care activities involving positioning, transfers, or other physical assistance. The position requires the ability to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to safely travel to and from client homes and other community locations as required in and around the Bismarck-Mandan area.
Work Environment: The role primarily works in an office environment but regularly involves work in client homes and other community settings. The position requires interaction with clients, families, employees, healthcare providers, visitors, vendors, and representatives of regulatory or community agencies. The employee may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, household chemicals, dust, plants, animals, fragrances, and other environmental allergens or hazards while working in client homes or community settings. The employee is expected to follow all applicable infection prevention, personal protective equipment, chemical safety, and workplace safety requirements.
This job description is not all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or other members of management. Missouri Slope reserves the right to revise or modify job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements as organizational needs change.
Employees are expected to understand and comply with all applicable departmental and facility-wide policies, procedures, safety requirements, and standards of conduct and to serve as role models in following those expectations.
MISSOURI SLOPE BENEFITS INCLUDE (varies by hours):
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance coverage
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
AFLAC- Supplemental Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Sick Time (EST)
Holiday pay
Missouri Slope follows CMS requirements and requires its employees to obtain and provide confirmation of all the necessary vaccinations and screenings by the start of employment, subject to requests for accommodation as applicable and as permitted by law.
Missouri Slope is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and we will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, submit a Missouri Slope employment application at the front office or apply online at www.missourislope.com
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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