Director of Nursing

ABBOTT HOUSE•Village of Irvington, NY

12d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Medical/Nursing oversight in SPDD programs and Community Residence GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Direct supervision of RN personnel. Provide support and guidance as needed. Assure that RN’s are communicating their weekly schedules. Ensure that each person supported has in place a current nursing care plan. Ensure that all programs are in conformance with applicable federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines. Assist with the creation of protocols as needed. Be aware of information or new material from OPWDD and OMH and disseminate to RNs. Review nursing notes and documentation monthly. Meet with RNs on a regular basis for group supervision. Attend appropriate training opportunities as they relate to medical aspects. Review monthly pharmacy bills for accuracy. Review monthly pharmacy consultation remarks. Follow up with RNs as needed. Make regular visitations to the program sites for the purpose of monitoring the professional follow up by RNs to doctor recommendations. Facilitate and foster professional relationships with community providers. Teach or arrange for required training including AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and Universal precautions. Consult with the Abbott House medical director as needed. Keep the medical director informed of high profile medical issues as they arise. As needed assist with coverage of a residence. Rotate on-call. Keep Vice President informed of medical/nursing issues and concerns. Meet weekly for support. Any other related duties as needed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Computer – The Director of Nursing must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs Office Equipment- The Director of Nursing is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment. Communication - The Director of Nursing needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language Writing - The Director of Nursing must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Lifting - The Director of Nursing may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs. Push/Pull - The Director of Nursing may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs. Sitting, Standing and Walking – The Director of Nursing will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day. Stooping -The Director of Nursing may occasionally stoop. This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist. Kneeling -The Director of Nursing may occasionally kneel. This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s). Crouching - The Director of Nursing may occasionally crouch. This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs. Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers. The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.

Requirements

RN, BSN Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.
Minimum 5 years previous supervisory experience in a nursing facility.

Nice To Haves

10 Years Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of RN personnel.
Provide support and guidance as needed.
Assure that RN’s are communicating their weekly schedules.
Ensure that each person supported has in place a current nursing care plan.
Ensure that all programs are in conformance with applicable federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
Assist with the creation of protocols as needed.
Be aware of information or new material from OPWDD and OMH and disseminate to RNs.
Review nursing notes and documentation monthly.
Meet with RNs on a regular basis for group supervision.
Attend appropriate training opportunities as they relate to medical aspects.
Review monthly pharmacy bills for accuracy.
Review monthly pharmacy consultation remarks.
Follow up with RNs as needed.
Make regular visitations to the program sites for the purpose of monitoring the professional follow up by RNs to doctor recommendations.
Facilitate and foster professional relationships with community providers.
Teach or arrange for required training including AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and Universal precautions.
Consult with the Abbott House medical director as needed.
Keep the medical director informed of high profile medical issues as they arise.
As needed assist with coverage of a residence.
Rotate on-call.
Keep Vice President informed of medical/nursing issues and concerns.
Meet weekly for support.
Any other related duties as needed.