Norton Sound Health Corporation
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Nov 19, 2019
What if you could have your dream job in a picturesque setting beside the Bering Sea? NSHC is recruiting for an RN Manager of In-Home Support Program. Work in our 18-bed, state-of-the-art, critical access hospital in the uniquely rustic town setting of Nome, Alaska! Immerse in the Alaska Native culture and share your passion for wellness with the people of the Bering Strait region. Visit our website at www.nortonsoundhealth.org/. $5000 Hiring bonus Rewarding challenge Competitive salaries Supportive team environment 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums Job Description: Provides oversight and management of the In-Home Support Program by providing assistance to recipients that will enable them to remain in the home. Manages Program that employs direct care staff to assist Program recipients in their homes, by providing support services that allow recipients to reside in the community of their choice. Provides evaluation, assessment, advocacy and coordination of direct care services. Directs assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation and corrective action. Essential Functions: Performs leadership functions including selection, scheduling, training, performance management and discipline. Instills passion in assigned staff for NSHC s mission, vision, and values, paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment. Provides training to staff regarding therapeutic service provision and support, following state guidelines for personal care services and waiver services. Demonstrates personal initiative and accountability while overseeing and managing the department, program grants, and the department's budget. Forecasts needs, allocates resources and/or take corrective action as necessary. Evaulates program effectiveness and provides quality assurance reports. Develops and monitors compliance with individualized service plans that address presenting problems and care needs, goals, progress towards those goals, planned services, and supervises the person responsible for each service or action step. Teaches recipients and their families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills, as appropriate. Coordinates and submits billing for the direct care staff to the appropriate agency. Facilitates family and inter-agency collaboration. Monitors preparedness for client discharge and refers problematic situations to appropriate resources. Resolves critical issues and problem situations as they occur and maintains compliance and correct deficiencies with state surveys. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Specific knowledge : Knowledge of services available for recipients with developmental disabilities and the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Job specific skills and abilities : Above average interpersonal skills Ability to understand grant management and budgets Ability to lead and direct the Direct Care Attendant staff Minimum Requirements: Registered Nurse with Alaska RN License. Bachelor s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Plus 1-3 yrs. exp. working in a human services setting and 1 yr. exp. supervising, managing, or directing other employees in a human services field Associated topics: care, ccu, intensive care, nurse clinical, psychatric, psychiatric, registed, staff nurse, surgery, surgical