RN MANAGER (PEDIATRICS)

RN Manager (Pediatrics)

About Us: With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Job Description

• The Pediatric Registered Nurse Manager is responsible for the Organization's Pediatric program.
• Plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in pediatric nursing from birth through late teens, with emphasis on community health education/experience.
• Collaborates with the Administrator and other key staff (including Branch educator, quality management, clinical management, and corporate) to create a process to promote and ensure a pediatric specific orientation.
• Collaborates with branch educator in the identification of skills for annual competency and in-service training specifically for the pediatric population.
• Oversees pediatric staff with annual review. Manages day-to-day operations.
• Collaborates with clinical leadership and education with plans for in-service and continuing education programs to increase the staff's level of effectiveness and competency.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to the Administrator and clinical leadership on pediatric standards and regulations.
• Utilizes evidence-based guidelines not limited to CDC, WHO, DOH, & CMS to advise administrators, branch educator, and clinical leadership on best practices for all clinical protocols for the pediatric population.
• Completes comprehensive assessments of patient and family to determine home care needs at regular established timelines. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Develops the plan of care with the patient's physician; establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient/family as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the plan of care development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Knowledge of high-tech nursing skills applicable which is not limited to indwelling/straight catheter insertion/removal, nephrostomy care, ostomy care, plural and abdominal catheter drainage care, infusion services, g-tubes, and negative pressure wound therapy.
• Working knowledge of all infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the nurse's scope of practice and ability to apply professional theory, practice, and procedure showing appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Observes ethical and legal guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patients.
• Assesses patient needs and physical status each skilled visit through health data assessment and patient interview. Re-evaluates patient needs through physical assessment, response to therapy, and any updated physician's orders. Informs physician of any changes in patient condition, response to care, progress etc. Obtains and clarifies orders for Plan of Treatment revisions.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. Completes and submits all documentation in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Communicates with other health-related persons to coordinate care plan.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary supplies and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide/personal care aide care provided every 14 days or as stipulated by law and regulation.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates LPN/LVN care provided at least every 30 days.
• Exercises professional management. Coordinates care between involved parties in home, community providers, and pediatric tertiary specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university; Master's preferred.
• Current active and unrestricted nursing license.
• Minimum 3 years in Pediatric care in the acute and/or home care environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute or home care experience, preferably in an institutional setting.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications to communicate and document care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: We appreciate your commitment to providing exceptional care.
• Employee recognition programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.
• Comprehensive health benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.
• Generous paid time off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.
• Life insurance: We offer company-paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Mileage reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.
• Monthly cell phone allowance: Stay connected with our team and patients seamlessly.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development: Empowering you to thrive and grow.
• Employee assistance program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family.
• Perks program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love.

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Setting

• In-person
• Outpatient

Pay

$85,000 - $105,000 per year

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We're more than just a company; we're a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other's success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.