Director of Nursing

ABBOTT HOUSE • Village of Irvington, NY

4d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Medical/Nursing oversight in SPDD programs and Community Residence

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.

What This Job Offers

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