Regional Nurse Manager

Job Title: Regional Nurse Manager

Job Description:

Horizon Healthcare Staffing is searching for a Regional Nurse Manager for one of our clients in Manhattan, New York. The Regional Nurse Manager will be responsible for the downstate region, which includes the 5 boroughs of NYC and Long Island. This is a great opportunity for an experience RN with extensive knowledge in long term care services and programs.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Supervises the nurse assessors in a designated region
2. Responsible for the training and development of Nurse Assessors
3. Monitor the activities, schedules, productivity and assessment results of an assigned group of Nurse Assessors
4. Review all pending denials for each regional Nurse Assessor in real-time
5. Collect QA information from assigned nurse assessors
6. Disseminate policy, protocol change, and ensure implementation
7. Lead regular team meetings and act as the point-person for the region of Nurse Assessors
8. Conduct random post-assessment home visits to ensure customer satisfaction
9. Attend Fair Hearing cases, as required
10. Promotes project image and goals through public speaking engagements and local professional presentations
11. Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position,
12. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Nurse Director.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in a health, social services, or communications field required
• MA degree in a health, social services, or communications field preferred
• NY RN licensure required
• 4(+) plus years RN experience in medical / surgical / geriatric / LTC / ambulatory care
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in community settings involving health and human services
• Experience working with constituent groups

Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a stressful and changing environment
• Proven ability to work with community groups
• Knowledge of long term care services and programs
• Bilingual preferred – Spanish, Russian, Haitian-Creole, Chinese
• Willingness to travel required
• NY State Driver’s License required
• Vehicle may be required, depending on region