Nursing Team Leader (NDP, Nursing Care Coordination) Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 20 hours ago(10/8/2024 12:28 PM) Job ID 2024-23287 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Zeigler Adult Residential Campus Category Nursing/Clinical Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday - Friday 0800-4:30 Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates nursing services for Adult Residential Services

Oversees medical consultation services.Oversees coordination of care between residential and outpatient clinics, integrated health clinics, and outside agencies, and ensures there is a system in place to report any identified issues.Ensures comprehensive nursing assessments and care plans are completed at admission, annually, and as needed.Oversees medical supply orders. Oversees maintenance of assigned vehicles per AltaPointe protocols.

Nurse Delegation Program:

Oversees training curriculum for employees requiring MAC certificationServes as back up trainer for employees requiring MAC certification if neededConducts training curriculum for nurses requiring MAS certification.Provides update training and remedial training for NDP employees as indicatedFollows rules and regulations of the Nurse Delegation ProgramAdministers testing for MAS and MAC certified employees. If warranted, provides feedback to delegating MAS nurse on whether to suspend or withdraw delegation of specific tasks to MAC certified employees.Reports required NDP data for ABON report on an annual basisDocuments training records and maintains NDP files Provides CLIA waived training to NDP employeesConducts reviews of clinical record for NDP documentationAttends statewide NDP meetings

Programmatic duties

Develops and implements training curriculum for ARS Nursing StaffProvides specialized training as needed for ARS employeesAttends and participates in meetings as assignedMonitors RL6 data for trends and works with ARS leadership to implement and evaluate changeTakes calls from staff about emergencies or critical issues after normal work hours and on weekendsAny other duties as assigned by supervisor

Administers appropriate Human Resources functions:

Provides positive and effective leadership.Is knowledgeable and applies HR policies and procedures on a consistent basis.Objectively completes employee performance evaluations and routes to Human Resources department .Provides staff with consultation and supervision as needed.Completes time and attendance function bi-weekly within set timeframe given by payroll departmentInterviews nursing applicants and completes necessary forms as outlined by Human Resources policy and procedures

 

Supervision and Consultation:

 Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs.Accepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skills.

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards residents, visitors and co-workers:

Treats residents with care, dignity and compassionRespects residents’ privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists residents and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the residents’ needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with residents and families

 

 

Administrative and other related duties as assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as required Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner Accesses appropriate community resources according to residents’ needs Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Adheres to professional code of ethicsMaintains current state license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends the required in-services and workshops Qualifications

RN license to practice in the State of Alabama; Knowledge in, psychiatric nursing, educational and training issues; outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

Knowledge of the Alabama Nurse Delegation Program (NDP)Medication Assistant Supervising (MAS) nurse certification through DMH and Alabama Board of NursingPossesses Medication Assistant Train the Trainer (MATT) certification (within 12 months of employment)Basic knowledge of Medical TerminologyKnowledge of general and psychiatric nursing careFamiliarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult populationKnowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic residents as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practiceKnowledge of cultural diversityKnowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult populationKnowledge of educational methods appropriate both for staff and adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders.Knowledge of all applicable standardsKnowledge of utilizing electronic health record