NURSING MANAGER

UCP of Long Island•Town of Smithtown, NY

1d•$83,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our 75 year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities! We are seeking a full-time Nurse Manager to work at our Adult Day Program in Hauppauge Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30. No weekends, evenings - Excellent benefits including generous paid time off, 403B, Pension Program and free Life Insurance.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and NYS Nursing License.
Five years related experience and/or training, minimum.
NYS Registered Nurse License
NYS Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Maintain highest quality professionalism in nursing services.
Confer with agency medical staff and other local, state, and federal authorities regarding treatments, confidentiality, and laws.
Schedule, organize, assign, train, implement and provide oversight of any and all ADP nursing services.
Develop and ensure implementation of nursing care for Adult Day Programs & Services Includes direct hands-on care.
Review, revise as needed, and develop Policy and Procedures for Adult Day Programs & Services Nursing per Agency policy & Procedures & Agency Nursing policy & Procedures and as needed for Agency emergency services in buildings serving Adult Day Programs & Services.
Participate in Agency Health & Safety Committee, Agency Infection Control Committee, and as needed Disaster Preparedness/Response Committees.
May act as consultant to other agency committees, including Quality Improvement & Clinical Oversight.
Assist, support and counsel management of Adult Day Programs & Services regarding health and safety issues for program participants & staff.
Review nursing budget allocations with program supervisors & Director of ADP. May mean re-design & re-engineering of ADP Nursing staff & services.
Maintain supply and equipment orders for nursing.
Supervise schedules for all Nursing equipment maintenance.
Schedule and arrange for needed nursing coverage of all Adult Day Programs & Services. Includes receiving and making early hour calls for per diem coverage.
Assures all regulatory requirements are maintained as per OPWDD, Dept. of Health, OSHA, and any other legal and agency rules, regulations, polices.
Responsible for day-to-day medical decisions regarding routine, emergency, and health alerts. When indicated, consults with Medical Director and/or designee and other medical consultants.
Supervise R.N./s and related health staff (Program Health Assistants) in the organization and delivery of quality medical/health services to meet the day program needs of participants.
Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
Also directly supervises one non-supervisory employee.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, Makes recommendations in the hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.