Nursing Manager at LIFE Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA

Description:

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

About LIFE Pittsburgh
Aging is inevitable—but how we age can be phenomenal. LIFE Pittsburgh is a growing nonprofit organization with a mission to provide a supportive and caring environment where seniors can flourish, experiencing happiness and a sense of purpose.

With a team of 350+ purpose-driven professionals, we offer a compassionate alternative to institutional care through the nationally recognized PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. Our teams—nurses, physicians, therapists, social workers, and others—wrap each Participant in care designed to honor their choices, preserve their independence, and uplift their daily lives.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings (401k) with immediate company match
• Life insurance for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement—because your growth matters
• Paid time off with generous accruals
• Up to 9 paid holidays to rest and recharge
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• EAP support that includes Mental health and wellness
• A team that sees your value—not just your hours

Job Summary: Responsible for management and oversight of professional nursing assessment of health needs, provision of nursing care and contributing to the plan of care for individuals and families enrolled in LIFE Pittsburgh.

Essential Functions:

• Identifies, plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates all nursing services provided by LIFE Pittsburgh and ensures that established standards, regulations and PACE philosophies are observed.
• Participates as a member of the "team" for the establishment, ongoing assessment and evaluation of the participant plan of care. Provides center leadership in the absence of the Center Administrator.
• Participates collaboratively in the development, update and maintenance of policies and procedures of clinical nursing operations. Provides center leadership in the absence of the Center Administrator.
• Coordinates the scheduling of staff for nursing service provision.
• Actively participates in the annual budgeting process for Center Nursing Services and provides ongoing monitoring and correction of budget variances.
• Determines and is responsible for meeting staffing requirements in collaboration with the Center Administrator for safe provision of care on a 24-hour coverage basis.
• Working with the Chief Nursing Officer, interviews, selects, and orients new staff as budgeted positions become available.
• Directs and evaluates work performance of nursing staff, insuring the continuous provision of safe and quality care within the context of a PACE model.
• Provides periodic and annual evaluation of employee performance.
• Assesses the Nursing Services program's progress in accordance with established PACE goals and objectives. Makes recommendations in collaboration with the Center Administrator with the changing needs of the Participants.
• In collaboration with Center Administrator and the Interdisciplinary Team, oversees, reviews, and monitors nursing services included in the participant's plan of care, to include changes and necessary adjustments to ensure that proper nursing is provided.
• In collaboration with the Center Administrator, establishes systems to facilitate scheduling and coordination of services.
• Provide direction and oversight of the time and attendance activities for the nursing staff to include expense report review and time sheet monitoring.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationship among staff.
• Will be responsible to fulfill the requirements of the grievance and appeal program as described in procedure.
• Responsible for determining and maintaining appropriate levels of medical supplies for the Day Health Center and the Participant home needs working within expected need via the Participant Plan of Care.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the LIFE Pittsburgh program.
• May perform additional essential and/or non-essential job functions as assigned by supervisor at any given time with or without notice.

Working Conditions:

• Works within the LIFE Pittsburgh Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC), travels to and works in Participant residences, hospitals, nursing home facilities or other settings in which the Participant may need support. Occasional travel for other related functions.
• Awareness that working with LIFE Pittsburgh Participants (in the home or the center) involves the potential for exposure to unpleasant sights and smells, exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or other communicable diseases. Universal Precautions must be utilized at all times.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the specific needs of the Participant served.
• Frequently required to manage many details within a fast paced environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of supporting cognitively impaired seniors and their families to deal with sensitive issues and facilitate problem solving.
• Possesses the knowledge of the human growth and development of the Participant served.
• Understands the range of treatment needed to serve LIFE Participants.
• Ability to multi task and problem solve complex situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work with people from various social-cultural backgrounds in an effective manner.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate, and also work as a strong partner with a multidisciplinary team.

Required Certification/License:

• Valid PA RN License
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Must have a vehicle for travel

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (bachelors preferred)
• Minimum of (2) years experience providing direct nursing care and oversight of Geriatric patients
• Demonstrated previous management experience
• Experience working with and relating to the geriatric population and their family members.

The position description is intended to describe the essential functions of the position and the general duties and responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve overtime and; therefore, the description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time. Staff may be asked to perform essential and non-essential functions at any time with or without notice.