Job Purpose: The Registered Nurse (RN) Lead is responsible for organizing, directing, and implementing the daily care of MCFI’s Pediatric Skilled Nursing program clients. The RN Lead is accountable for overseeing PSN's clinical and administrative staff members, providing resources, mentorship, and directives for staff, preserving the quality and integrity of the program, and following applicable regulations and standards. The RN Lead reports to the clinical manager of the PSN.

Essential Job Functions:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

Leads clinical staff on the floor, such as RNs and CNAs, to ensure clinical skills are carried out accurately and competently to meet the standards of care established by Pediatric Skilled Nursing. Responsible for orienting, training, and assessing the skills of new staff, students, and volunteers to the program. Mentors PSN staff and leads the development of staff by identifying the educational needs of the staff and assisting in the development or organization of training programs to meet these needs. Assumes responsibility for the intake of new clients, POT Development, admission paperwork, insurance verification, and family follow-up.  Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care based on the patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and mental well-being following the Treatment Plan, the patient's needs, and the family's needs. On an ongoing basis, makes patient assessments and revises the Treatment Plan as deemed necessary in collaboration with the physician Carries out clinical skills with accuracy and competency to meet the standards of care established by Pediatric Skilled Nursing. Maintains compliance with DHS 105 and DCF 251 regulations in developing, reviewing, and implementing client treatment plans and treatment plan addendums. Audits clinical charting, staff, and patient files to ensure compliance with DHS 105 and DCF 251 regulations and established standards of care. Is cognizant of case management and educational needs of patients/families and implements a plan with established outcomes and timelines.      Assists in developing short-term and long-term goals and quality improvement measures for the program. Assumes responsibility for the clinical manager in the absence of the clinical manager at any given time. Other duties as assigned.