Nursing Support Administrator
UCP OF LONG ISLAND•Town of Smithtown, NY
•$90,000 - $97,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Nursing Support Administrator provides clinical oversight and support across UCP Long Island’s residential programs. The role promotes compliance with OPWDD regulations, strengthens quality assurance efforts, and provides nursing coverage when needed. The administrator supports person-centered, high-quality care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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
- Five or more years of nursing experience.
- One to two years of OPWDD experience.
- Knowledge of OPWDD regulations, AMAP guidelines, medication administration practices, PONS development, and 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.
- Coach and support 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 and provide guidance to residential staff and nursing teams.
- Document on-call communications 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
- Four weeks of paid vacation.
- Generous sick and personal time.
- Paid holidays.
- Defined contribution pension plan.
- Optional 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Company-paid base life insurance.
- Voluntary AFLAC benefits.
- Paid professional training.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
