Nurse Manager

Sevita; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sevita, a leading home and community-based health care provider, seeks a Nursing Manager to lead nursing staff and ensure high-quality care for individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs in Texas. You will supervise LPNs/LVNs, oversee assessments, training, and QA processes, and collaborate with physicians and the Medical Director to maintain compliant care plans.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, multi-tasking, and liaison work with state agencies to expand care networks, while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LVN program with current state LVN license.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with medically and/or behaviorally complex individuals; supervisory experience preferred.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport with others.
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize tasks and workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team of LPNs; evaluate their performance and implement corrective action as needed.
• Direct the quality of nursing assessments, diagnoses, plans, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor the nursing delegation process in conjunction with the Medical Director.
• Ensure required training is completed, review delegation decisions, and develop procedures for assigned tasks.
• Conduct the medical assessment of referred individuals and collaborate with the Intake Coordinator to determine appropriateness for placement in the community.
• Oversee and coordinate the nursing intake process, service plan, Minimum Data Set, and other meetings related to nursing care.
• Develop and lead medical and clinical training in conjunction with the Medical Director.
• Apply expert clinical judgment to care situations based on accepted nursing standards and policies.
• Evaluate nursing staff’s knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policies.
• Conduct on-going QA audits; implement changes as needed.
• Develop and implement nursing-related QA systems to document all evaluation processes.
• Act as a liaison between state and community health agencies and providers; identify community resources and develop relationships.
• Develop systems to coordinate and integrate care using community resources with Clinical Team; analyze QA data and address QA concerns.
• Participate in service plan development and supervise, with physicians, the medical components of the plans.
• Review documents and revise nursing-related care plans regularly.
• Oversee management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Education

LVN license

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Nursing Manager

Use your LVN experience to improve the lives of individuals with complex conditions while providing meaningful support to your co-workers. As Manager of Nursing, you will lead a team of nursing staff and provide nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.

• Oversee and support a team of LPNs; evaluate their performance and implement corrective action as needed
• Direct the quality of nursing assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor the nursing delegation process in conjunction with the Medical Director
• Ensure required training is completed, review delegation decisions, and develop procedures for assigned tasks
• Conduct the medical assessment of referred individuals and collaborate with the Intake Coordinator to determine appropriateness for placement in the community
• Oversee and coordinate the nursing intake process, service plan, Minimum Data Set, and other meetings related to the nursing care of the individual being served
• Develop and lead medical and clinical training in conjunction with the Medical Director
• Apply expert clinical judgment to care situations based on accepted nursing standards, state administrative codes, contract obligations, policies, procedures, and corporate Quality of Care standards
• Evaluate nursing staff’s knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policies
• Conduct on-going quality assurance and improvement audits; implement changes as needed
• Develop and implement nursing-related QAI systems to document all performance evaluation processes
• Act as a liaison between state and community health agencies and providers; identify community resources and develop relationships to expand network
• Develop systems to effectively coordinate and integrate care using community resources in collaboration with Clinical Team and others Compile and analyze QA data and make recommendations; coordinate responses to address widespread QA concerns within a state as needed
• Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and supervise, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plans
• Review documents and revise all nursing-related care plans on a regular basis
• Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LVN program with current state LVN license
• Minimum of five years of experience working with medically and/or behaviorally complex individuals; experience with children with special needs preferred One year of supervisory experience
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport with others
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize tasks and workload

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.