Director of Health (Nursing) Services

Job Description

IRI is seeking a senior-level nursing and health care professional to assume the role of Director of Nursing Services. In this role you will be responsible to provide direct supervision to a cadre of nurses and clinical direction in collaboration with outside health care providers as well as with the Director of Care Management and the Director of Clinical Services. The Director of Nursing Services will review hospital and nursing home discharge summaries, medical consultation from health care provider visits, documents as necessary in nursing notes, actions to be taken, attend clinical meetings, perform annual nursing assessments and provide basic phone and video triaging. As needed the Director of Nursing Services will teach the AMAP or diabetes class and on a routine basis prescribe medications as needed. The Director of Nursing will provide other relevant training to include but not limited to infection control, seizure management, personal hygiene to direct support, clinical and front line staff and management through annual trainings and new hire orientation as well as tailored clinical sessions in special cases This position requires some traveling in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Long Island. Seventy five percent of IRI footprint is in Queens.

About IRI

IRI is a thriving nonprofit organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. IRI provides a supportive and safe living environment that encourages the growth of the individual and supports independence (incorporating technology and other creative tools). We strive to guarantee individuals dignity, fulfillment and inclusion while providing services with excellence, compassion and mutual respect for individuals, families and employees.

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you are interested in building a successful career while making a positive impact in the community and helping individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities create the life of their choice. You are looking to start or further your leadership career in the clinical and social services field. Being compassionate, driven, flexible, and responsive are critical attributes to be successful in this role.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in nursing
• You must have a masters in nursing or public administration
• You have a Registered Nurse License
• You have a current and valid license as a prescriber as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• You have a minimum of 10 year of experience in nursing in a supervisory capacity; five of which must be in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Must have a car with a valid driver's license in good standing
• You have to be system oriented and a self starter
• You are organized and detail-oriented
• You are technology savvy
• You are a strong team player and highly energetic

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM and as needed. There is some flexibility

What We Offer:

· Strong team environment

· Professional growth opportunities

· Coaching from executive level staff

· Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by IRI for employees, employee families and domestic partners

· Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Short Term Disability and Workers Compensation benefits

· Paid Family Leave Program

Job Type: Full-time Exempt

Salary $125,000-$150,0000 per year

Reporting relationship: reports to the Director of Clinical Services

Job Type: Full-time (exempt)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Emergency Medicine
• Home Health
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $125,000 - $1,500,000