Nursing Support Administrator - RN

Ucp Of Long Island•Commack, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. With over 75 years of creating opportunities, we are committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities! We are seeking a dedicated RN to oversee quality improvement in our Residential program, supporting individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. This role offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a significant difference in people's lives.

Requirements

Current NYS Registered Nurse license
Valid NYS driver’s license
Ability to participate in on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

5+ years of nursing experience
1 to 2 years related OPWDD experience and/or training
Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations
Working knowledge of AMAP guidelines
Working knowledge of medication administration practices
Working knowledge of PONS development
Working knowledge of documentation standards

Responsibilities

Provide broad clinical support across UCP’s residential programs.
Strengthen regulatory compliance.
Support continuity of care.
Assist with coverage needs across the agency.
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled chart reviews and audits for all residential sites to ensure compliance with OPWDD and agency standards.
Identify documentation gaps and follow up with residence nurses and supervisors to correct issues promptly.
Assist with the creation, revision, and training of PONS for individuals across programs.
Reinforce and support implementation of nursing policies and procedures, escalating concerns when required.
Monitor and support utilization of electronic MAR and health records to ensure regulatory compliance.
Complete AMAP pourings as assigned and ensure medications are prepared accurately and in compliance with agency protocols.
Provide coaching to AMAP staff when patterns of medication errors or knowledge gaps are identified.
Provide RN coverage for residences with vacant nursing roles, maintaining continuity of care, medical follow-up, and required documentation.
Support residential teams during transitions, complex medical events, or surveys and survey preparation.
Participate in the nursing on-call rotation, providing timely and appropriate guidance to DSPs, supervisors, and residence nurses.
Document all calls in accordance with agency standards and ensure follow-up occurs within the required timeframe.
Deliver training and coaching to DSPs, AMAP personnel, and residential leadership as assigned.
Support corrective action and re-training efforts following incidents, audits, or survey findings.