Nursing Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed by NYS to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Smartboard presentations and ability to learn new software.
• Excel, Precision Care, Telemedicine, & EMR
• Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality of all information accessed for data entry, filing, scanning or other purposes.
• Will be required to take annual confidentiality and HIPAA training.
• Daily access to an automobile is required.
• A valid New York State Driver’s License is required.
• Requires flexing regular schedule to accommodate operational needs.
• Frequent contact with consumers, employees, and supervisory management.
• Must be cleared by the Justice Center via fingerprinting and other background checks
• Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process.
• Remain current and up to date with First Aide/CPR certifications

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited nursing program
• three-year experience in a Supervisory position
• A similar combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities and ensures that records and documentation meet regulatory and professional standards.
• Ensures assigned RN’s complete weekly nursing compliance checklists.
• Conducts ongoing reviews of medical records specific to Individual’s health needs.
• Reviews records to maintain an accurate assessment of Individuals health condition and quality of care received ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Reviews Precision Care ensuring that written Plans of Nursing Services are up to date and accurately reflect each individuals’ medical diagnoses.
• Monitors Medical Event tracking and alerts in Precision Care
• Monitors compliance of AMAP, G-tube & Insulin certifications are current
• Participate in on-site observation of nursing activities, including assessing nursing personnel’s clinical judgment and competence
• Ensures that all corrective action plans are followed
• Trains all new nursing staff to ensure consistent orientation throughout CLS and Day Hab
• Performs supervisory functions including but not limited to coaching and redirecting, verbal, written counseling, initial training, periodic inspection, retaining and hiring.
• Contributes to the performance evaluations of RN, LPN, and CNA’s.
• Assists in providing health related education to direct care staff
• Maintains collegial relationships with physicians and other health care providers
• Participates in Utilization Review & Quality Assurance projects
• Participates in Management meetings and Committees regarding the activities of the agency related to health care.
• Flexibility with schedule based on program needs
• Participates in rotation of the Emergency on Call Schedule
• Provides RN Coverage to an assigned Residence or Program
• Provides additional coverage in the absence of assigned RN when needed.