NURSING SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR - QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - RN
About The Position
For more than 75 years, UCP Long Island has been dedicated to helping individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities achieve greater independence, opportunity, and inclusion. Our mission is simple: Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Residential Services team as a Nursing Support Administrator. In this role, you'll serve as a clinical leader, ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and continuity of services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout our residential programs. If you're passionate about leadership, quality improvement, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Valid New York State Driver's License
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of nursing experience
- 1-2 years of OPWDD experience
- Knowledge of: OPWDD regulations
- Knowledge of: AMAP guidelines
- Knowledge of: Medication administration practices
- Knowledge of: PONS development
- Knowledge of: Clinical documentation standards
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and unannounced chart audits across residential sites
- Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency standards
- Identify and address documentation concerns
- Assist with the development and review of Plans of Nursing Services (PONS)
- Support implementation of nursing policies and best practices
- Monitor electronic health records and eMAR systems for compliance
- Complete assigned AMAP medication pourings
- Ensure medication preparation and administration procedures meet agency standards
- Provide coaching and support to staff regarding medication management
- Provide RN coverage for residences with staffing vacancies
- Help ensure continuity of medical care and documentation
- Support teams during surveys, inspections, and complex medical situations
- Participate in the nursing on-call rotation
- Provide guidance to residential staff and nursing teams
- Document calls and ensure timely follow-up when necessary
- Deliver training and coaching to DSPs, AMAP staff, and residential leadership
- Assist with retraining and corrective action plans following audits or incidents
- Promote clinical excellence and professional development
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $90,000 - $97,000
- 4 Weeks Paid Vacation
- Generous Sick & Personal Time
- Paid Holidays
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Optional 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company-Paid Base Life Insurance
- Voluntary AFLAC Benefits
- Paid Professional Training
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Meaningful Work Supporting Individuals with Disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
