Nursing Team Leader (NDP, Nursing Care Coordination)

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 certification Serves as back up trainer for employees requiring MAC certification if needed Conducts training curriculum for nurses requiring MAS certification. Provides update training and remedial training for NDP employees as indicated Follows rules and regulations of the Nurse Delegation Program Administers 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 basis Documents training records and maintains NDP files Provides CLIA waived training to NDP employees Conducts reviews of clinical record for NDP documentation Attends statewide NDP meetings Programmatic duties Develops and implements training curriculum for ARS Nursing Staff Provides specialized training as needed for ARS employees Attends and participates in meetings as assigned Monitors RL6 data for trends and works with ARS leadership to implement and evaluate change Takes calls from staff about emergencies or critical issues after normal work hours and on weekends Any 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 department Interviews 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 improvement Actively works to enhance clinical skills. Courteous and respectful attitudes towards residents, visitors and co-workers: Treats residents with care, dignity and compassion Respects residents’ privacy and confidentiality Is pleasant and cooperative with others Assists residents and visitors as needed Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others Is sensitive to the residents’ needs, expectations and individual differences Is gentle and calm with residents and families Administrative and other related duties as assigned: Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities Actively 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 ethics Maintains 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 Nursing Possesses Medication Assistant Train the Trainer (MATT) certification (within 12 months of employment) Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care Familiarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic residents as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population Knowledge of educational methods appropriate both for staff and adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Knowledge of all applicable standards Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record