What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at AHRC Suffolk?
Description
- Knowledge of latest developments in health care strategies to support people with I/DD.
- Creates and implements health care initiatives at agency, program, and personal level.
- Provides leadership and direction to Residential and Day Program nursing department.
- Participates in orientation and training for newly hired staff, as needed.
- Ensures compliance with all AMAP policies and procedures.
- Provides assessment of medical/nursing needs for the people we support in program.
- Communicates with all Agency Nurses on all external health care activities including, but not limited to hospitalizations, discharges, surgeries, and urgent care.
- Assists in the development of new programs to improve delivery of services; including the identification of resources to address the clinical needs of all individuals.
- Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to Nursing; communicates and interprets policies and procedures to all Nursing staff.
- Ensures regulatory compliance through review of nursing reports and nursing documentation and timely corrective action plan for all medical audits and reviews.
- Participates or leads in agency committees, assures implementation of recommendations.
- Acts as a clinical resource in incident investigations as needed (requires the satisfactory completion of Training Program for Incident Investigators).
- Completes mandated reporting requirements.
Requirements
- 5 years nursing experience
- 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Valid New York State Registered Nurse's License.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations (OPWDD, OMH, DOH, etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader looking to make a significant impact while guiding a team of dedicated professionals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $117,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Bohemia, NY 11716 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bohemia, NY 11716: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $117,000 - $125,000
