What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF NURSING position at Community Mainstreaming Associates?
Community Mainstreaming is a non-profit human service agency committed to providing services to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead meaningful productive lives within their community.
We are seeking a Director of Nursing Services to join our team! The Director of Nursing Services will provide oversight of nursing services for people supported in the agency’s residential program.
Location: Nassau & Suffolk County, NY
Position: Full time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (flexible)
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
Responsibilities:
- participates in screening, interviewing, onboarding, directing, mentoring, and scheduling nursing staff and medical counselors
- communicates job expectations and provides performance reviews
- provides regular and ongoing on-site support to the nursing and medical support staff
- on call for medical guidance for RNs and direct support staff
- develops nursing procedures that reflect current clinical best practices, professional standards, and agency philosophy of care
- provides initial and ongoing training to ensure appropriate service provision
- oversees the coordination of medical support for new admissions, internal transfers, and discharges of people in the residential programs
- ensures all medical treatment in the residential programs are appropriate, timely, and documented in accordance with OPWDD regulations, NYS Mental Hygiene Law, and Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc. policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- NYS Registered Nurse Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- at least three years of experience in a clinical setting providing quality nursing support
- at least one year in a supervisory position in a residential facility, preferably an OPWDD program
- excellent communication and critical thinking skills
- knowledge of electronic health records
- ability to travel to multiple locations
Benefits:
- affordable Health Insurance
- 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Pension Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000