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ICF_IID Director of Clinical ServicesIn this position you will be a part of a team that promotes the coaching and teaching of adult residents with Intellectual Disabilities to support them in gaining a greater level of independence in all aspects of their daily lives with treatment of health issues. This facility is composed of up to four separate units each with the capability of providing a home-like environment to 16 residents. This is a rare opportunity as ICF-IIDs rarely have openings for this position.Purpose of Your Job PositionThe primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of ICF-IID Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Delegation of Authority As Director of Nursing Services, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. In the absence of the Medical Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by this facility.EducationMust possess, as a minimum, a LPN License.ExperienceMust have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a health care facilityJob FunctionsEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilitiesDevelop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service departmentMaintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR'S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the residentDevelop, maintain, and periodically update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and nursing service objectives and philosophiesMake written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service departmentProvide general nursing care to residentsDevelops and implement nursing plans that meet all internal and external standardsObtain required consents from residents and guardiansProvides health education to residents and staff;Provide supervision to Habilitation Coaches (CNA/CMA)Assist in resident active treatment implementation and provide staff training as requiredParticipate as a member of the IDT Interdisciplinary Team Process, to ensure the needs and choices of each resident are effectively planned for and metCompletes all activities necessary for operation of a small onsite medical clinic including set up, physician assistance, clean up and stockingEnsures accuracy and distribution of Monthly Physician OrdersCollaborate with the pharmacy on behalf of the residentsEnsure all infection control policies and procedures are being followed, updating them as neededParticipate as a trainer in the DDCA in-house training programBe willing to obtain BSL trainer certificationAdministers occasionally required special medications requiring licensureOperate within a budget, track expenses, keep inventory of supplies, and make necessary ordersBe available on-call to answer staff questions or assist as neededWatches for and reacts appropriately to take opportunities to shape behavior and to resolve environmental problems as soon as possibleCoordinate resident services with the rest of the IDT and Medical Professionals, schedule required appointments, and arrange for transportation to appointmentsDevelop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service departmentTake part in emergency planning and responseCommunicate with residents, resident representatives, and guardiansResponsible for maintenance of professional standards and competencies within the nursing departmentBe present and active in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directedBe active in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficienciesWork in conjunction with the case manager to plan discharges and follow-upsPerform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessaryMonitor the facility's QI, QM, and survey reports. Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areasResponsible for staffing the resident units with the appropriate number of staff while controlling overtime. Report such information to the Administrator or his/her designee to ensure that accurate staffing information is postedAgree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the AdministratorAgree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the AdministratorReport any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information systemAssist the Administrator and/or the HR Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnelEnsure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training programEnsure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurseDevelop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasksEnsure required resident assessments are completed on timeEnsure newly hired staff receive their physicals and 2-step TBs