The Nurse Manager-BID provides direct care nursing to residents as well as provides oversight of the medical and clinical operations of medically complex programs. Ensures proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources and that programs meet the quality standards and provide value to the public. Assures appropriate utilization of medical resources necessary for the delivery of quality medical care. .

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Assists in the hiring of staff (C.N.A.s, LPNs) appropriate to the position. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and providing necessary medical/nursing care.
• Manages staff clinical performance. In conjunction with the PD, provides direction, training, and coaching; implements recognition and rewards programs; conducts performance planning and review sessions; provides guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action programs, as necessary.
• Delegates care assignments with an understanding of staff roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
• Ensures that the intake of prospective persons served is completed in a timely and professional manner; arranges and performs intake procedures, conducts initial assessment of persons' served appropriateness for program.
• Provides ongoing comprehensive assessment, care planning, interventions, and coordination of care for individuals served.
• Provides supervision and direction to program staff regarding medical needs.
• Participates in various internal and external meetings regarding treatment/support planning.
• Provides outreach and creates environments in which family, friends, and established relationships of the person served can be fostered. Communicates with individuals and families in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.
• Provides problem resolution for staff and persons served.

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

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.