Community crisis nurse manager

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, On Call required

Salary: $115,000 / year

Sign On Bonus: $5000; $1666 upon completion of 30 days, $1666 upon completion of 6 months, $1667 upon completion of 9 months

The Youth Community Crisis Stabilization Program (YCCS) is a short-term, open 12-bed unit for youth ages 13-18 years of age. The Community Crisis Stabilization Program (YCCS) Nurse Manager, with the Program Director, has twenty-four hours a day/seven a week oversight of the medical and clinical aspects of the YCCS. The YCCS serves as a medically necessary, less restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The Program Nurse Manager ensures proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the Massachusetts Nursing Practice ACT and MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Vinfen company policies.

• Directs and manages the activities of program nursing staff (RNs and LPNs), including Certified Medical Assistants, and MAP certified staff members, when appropriate. In conjunction with the Program Director (PD) and operational leadership, screens and hires nursing staff as warranted following budgeted allocations. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort, providing necessary medical/nursing care, and assists in achieving operational and financial goals.
• Manages staff performance. Provides direction, training, and coaching. Implements recognition/rewards programs, conducts performance planning and review sessions, and provides guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action, when necessary. Offers clinical and nursing support and supervision to nurses working at the YCCS.
• Plans and conducts monthly nursing meetings on a regularly scheduled basis and on an as needed basis.
• In collaboration with Prescriber and PD, delegates nursing care assignments with an understanding of staff roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
• Ensures that the intake of new clients is completed in a timely, professional manner.
• Arranges and performs intake procedures and conducts initial holistic assessment to determine client's appropriateness for program. Provides first aid when and if necessary and is responsible for responding to urgent or acute care matters to coordinate and delegate next steps. Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, care planning, interventions, and coordination of care for individuals in collaboration with the overseeing physician. Utilizing a variety of modalities ensures the client's treatment addresses the mental health care needs.

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

Keywords: RN, BSN, MSN, nurse, mental health, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, Youth services, intellectual disabilities, ABI, acquired brain injury, care worker, care giver, social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, DDS, Direct Care, psychology, disability, rehabilitative, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, community crisis

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) in MA required
• BSN and / or MSN preferred
• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• Crisis Intervention required within six months of hire
• Staff Safety and Infectious Diseases required within six months of hire