Director of Nursing

Eihab Human Services • Springfield Gardens, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing promotes and supports the mission of EIHAB Human Services and oversees nursing and medical services for clients and staff. The role assesses and treats clients, administers medication, coordinates medical and dental care, and manages admissions and required medical reviews. It also provides staff orientation and training, including medication administration, and oversees the Dispensary Department.

The Director of Nursing supervises five employees, conducts evaluations, schedules and directs staff, and participates in assigned committees. The position chairs the Healthcare and Pharmacy sub-committee, reports regularly to the Director of Operations, and is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Travel to counties and boroughs within New York is required. The schedule is rotating, but normally 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Acceptable Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance.
• Medical examination before the start date, renewed every two years thereafter.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a four-year college or university and two years of related experience and/or training, or an alternative acceptable to the Executive Director.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions involving abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of Internet software, word processing software, and Therascribe.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Complete mandatory on-site orientation training, including Mission & Ministry, Personnel Policy, Policy Manual, Medical Issues, Suicide, Cultural Diversity, Asthma, Child Care Techniques, Safe Physical Management, First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety, recertifications, and other recommended training.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, and handling or feeling objects; frequently reaching; occasionally sitting; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to work in an environment that is usually loud and to manage the job’s safety hazards, including restraint situations with clients.
• Travel to various counties and boroughs within New York.
• On-call availability 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Nice To Haves

• Training and completion of licensure requirements as a Registered Nurse are preferred.
• Training and completion of licensure requirements as a Licensed Practical Nurse are considered.

Responsibilities

• Promote, educate others about, and support the mission of EIHAB Human Services.
• Meet regularly with supervised staff for case discussion, orientation, and in-service training.
• Complete staff evaluations and participate in required training; provide in-service training to staff.
• Conduct employee evaluations and schedule employees.
• Assess and treat clients, complete required paperwork, and arrange initial medical appointments.
• Schedule clients’ medical and dental appointments, medical reviews, initial psychiatric reviews, discharges, and interviews with the staff psychiatrist.
• Educate new employees during orientation, teach the Medication Administration Course, and provide or arrange in-services.
• Arrange a monthly presenter for the Wellness Program.
• Order medical supplies and obtain medical and dental consent from parents or guardians.
• Administer medication and assess clients; admit clients and provide medical care for staff.
• Chair the Healthcare and Pharmacy sub-committee and attend other committees as assigned by the Associate Executive Director.
• Attend and record all staffing meetings and report regularly to the Director of Operations.
• Present and administer the Hepatitis B Vaccine Program for staff.
• Remain on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Recruit doctors and dentists to provide care for clients.
• Supervise five Dispensary Department employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director