Director Nursing 1 (DD) (NY-HELPS)

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include, but are not limited to: • Will serve as AOD on a rotating basis.• In Collaboration with Talent Development and Training, develop In-service education and training designed to upgrade the knowledge and skills of nursing staff, professional and nonprofessional staff.• Ensuring facility compliance and nursing care standards under various accreditation standards for nursing (i.e. DOH, Federal Government 483 regs, OSHA, SED/MOU).• Oversight to Infection Control.• Provide technical assistance to Voluntary Agencies.• Oversight of Medication Errors, including tracking, trending, and proactive efforts to provide for safe and effective medication administration.• Reviews Death Investigations-Completes POCA from Statewide Mortality review as needed.• Assist with completing Death Investigation Reports as needed.• Directly supervise RN Supervisors, Training Nurse 2, and Infection Control Nurse, and indirectly supervises the Nursing Department.• Assists with implementing and developing Statewide nursing initiatives, policies and procedures, etc.• Assists with recruitment and retention of nursing staff and ancillary staff within the department, including constructing RTFs, developing postings, assisting with interview process, etc.• Indirectly oversees the Respiratory Protection Program (RPP).• Indirectly oversees the PCREE Program.• Oversees PlusTrac AED database, including updating responder CPR/first aid/AED trainings, assisting with entering any uses, assisting in obtaining loaners, monitoring stock consumable supplies (batteries, pads), etc.• Assists the DDSO with reviewing nursing related SODs. Assists with development and implantation of POCAs to remedy deficiencies.• Works in conjunction with nursing department to run medical emergency drills and simulations.• Collaborates with external healthcare facilities, academic institutions, vendors, etc., to identify training modules and seminars to improve knowledge and skills for DDSO nursing and medical staff.• Collaborates with the Business Office to procure contract nursing candidates, including developing the RFQ, selecting the OGS vendor, etc.• Develops and updates nursing care and nursing related policies and procedures.• Provide interpretation of nursing issues and concerns to the director and other members of the executive staff.• Assist with the resolution of issues raised during Incident Review (ex: retraining).• Plan, establish and maintain standards of nursing care. • Initiation and maintenance of formal contracts, letters of agreement with health care and collaborative educational facilities or other affiliations.• In collaboration with Talent Development and Training, develop in-service education programs and participate in training designed to upgrade the knowledge and skills of nursing staff, professional and nonprofessional staff. • Advising and counseling of managers in recruitment and selection of nursing staff and assignment and placement of staff.• Assistance with oversight and selection of purchase of medical equipment and expenditures for environmental safety needs.• Development and oversight of systems for monitoring nurses working under temporary limited permits. • Assistance in evaluation of nurses who need clinical supervision.• Special supervision/direction to nursing staff when performance or disciplinary problems need resolution.• Ensuring compliance under Nurse Practice Act.• Ensuring facility compliance and nursing care standards under various accreditation standards for nursing (i.e., DOH, Federal Government, OSHA.).• Interpretation and implementation of pharmacy regulations with regards to nursing staff.• Participation in Statewide Nursing Committees/Meetings (ex: Statewide Nurse Management Meeting).• Serves as member of Senior Management Committee, ensuring the Senior Management Team is apprised of any departmental updates and changes.• Submits monthly staffing reports to HR.• Participation in Quality Assurance compliance activities, interpretation of regulations.• Collaboration with medical department and outside health care agencies to coordinate and improve quality of nursing care on campus and in the community at large.• Collaboration and participation in environmental rounds as needed. • Works with Medical Clinic coordinating various projects (ex: Podiatry Clinic).• Participates in campus emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team. • Reviews emergency flow sheet for all medical emergencies. Identifies and addresses any issues as needed.• Review trends for After Hours triage calls.• Collaborates with RN triage vendor as needed.• Performs the follow task in the absence of a Clinical Pharmacist, including: o Supervises Medical Supply.o Serves as the liaison for the Vendor Pharmacy.o Maintains DOH Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) Class 3a Institutional Dispenser Limited -complete application and maintain documents.o Destruction of controlled substances, as needed.• Travel may be required for some of the above duties.• Other duties as assigned.#LI-NB1#LI-AK1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and two years of post-licensure professional clinical nursing experience. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level. a master's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of non-supervisory post-licensure clinical nursing experience.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Additional Comments NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May 2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. • The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. • All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. • If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice • Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. NYS Offers Incredible Benefits! • Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. • Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. • Life insurance and Disability insurance. • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. NYS offers Incredible Benefits! Paid Holidays and Leave • Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. • Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. • Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. • Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. • Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. • OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by April 9, 2025 to: Sunmount-OHRM 2445 State Route 30 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 E-Mail: sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov Phone: (518) 359-4150 Fax: (518) 359-4161Please reference the above EOA #25-34 in all correspondence.Please note: • For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Division of Administration Central Office at (518) 486-7222 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program: • For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

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