NURSE SUPERVISOR FT

SCO Family of Services•Town of Islip, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor provides oversight of nursing services and ensures individuals in assigned programs receive appropriate, timely medical care in accordance with New York State OPWDD regulations, New York State Mental Hygiene Law, and SCO Family of Services policies and procedures. The role supervises nursing staff across assigned ICF and IRA residences and provides on-site supervision, monitoring, and support at facilities in the Bronx and Queens. The supervisor oversees clinical care, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, infection control, assessments and plans of care, medical records, staff training and certifications, scheduling, and payroll. The role coordinates care with individuals, families, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and department heads; responds to significant changes in residents’ conditions and other reportable events; and fills in as an RN when needed to maintain continuity of care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum five years of experience in residential services in OPWDD programs.
Knowledge of regulations 624 and 683.
Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
Ability to respond to emergencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy and experience with Electronic Health Records.
Ability to work collaboratively with administrative, managerial, supervisory, and line staff.
Sensitivity to cultural differences when working with staff, individuals, and families.
Ability to set limits, maintain professional role, and work collaboratively and respectfully.
Ability to maintain high-quality work and productivity, exercise good judgment, remain flexible, take initiative, maintain attendance and punctuality, respond to supervision, maintain confidentiality, and represent the agency positively.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and professional supervision of nursing staff in assigned ICF and IRA residences.
Develop nursing procedures reflecting current clinical practice, professional standards, and the facility’s philosophy of care.
Ensure nursing and related services support individuals’ highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Communicate policies, procedures, emergency and disaster protocols, and workplace safety requirements to nursing staff, and monitor their implementation.
Establish quality-of-care criteria and ensure compliance with OPWDD, Department of Health, and other applicable requirements.
Conduct or arrange resident assessments; develop and evaluate plans of care; document interventions and clinical records in compliance with state and federal requirements.
Establish and implement an infection control program, review surveillance reports, identify trends, and develop corrective actions.
Coordinate care and services with individuals, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary treatment team members, and department heads.
Ensure plans of care are implemented and maintain quality of care and quality of life.
Review daily reports concerning significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, restraints, unexplained injuries, potential abuse or neglect, and medication errors; communicate findings and results to administration.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings and ensure team members are informed of medical conditions and concerns.
Maintain communication among nursing staff and oversee the quality and appropriateness of nursing, medical, consulting, and other professional services.
Oversee clinical on-site visits and arrange physical examinations, lab work, and doctor appointments as needed.
Ensure medical records are current and meet regulatory standards; review nursing notes and other documentation at least monthly and report findings to the Program Director or designee.
Directly supervise nurses and ensure each nurse has a valid New York State Registered Nurse license.
Ensure nurses complete and maintain required certifications, attestations, and LMS training, including CPR/First Aid, Individual Rights, Mandated Reporter, Conflict of Interest, Code of Ethics, and SCIP-R/CORE training and SCIP-R certification.
Fill in as an RN and cover vacant positions as needed to maintain continuity of medical care.
Participate in developing policies and procedures related to medical services as requested.
Ensure pharmacy reviews are conducted and follow up on identified issues.
Participate in the Incident Review Committee, Human Rights Committee, and other committees and meetings as requested.
Serve as the contact for vendors of medical equipment, medication, and related items.
Provide on-site supervision for nursing staff at all facilities and complete evaluations in accordance with agency requirements.
Participate in interviewing, screening, and hiring nursing staff, and ensure initial and ongoing training.
Manage scheduling and payroll for assigned staff.
Ensure AMAP staff are trained and certified and maintain certification without lapses.
Accept special assignments and ad hoc projects as requested.