Director of Nursing - OPWDD

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Job description

Job Description:

Provide direct supervision to Nurse Managers, Nursing Coordinators, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and other professional clinicians as needed.

Complete performance measures and participates in decision-making for employment and termination of RNs and LPNs. Ensure nursing coverage for all residential and day programs.

Ensures Initial and Annual Nursing Assessments are provided to all individuals, following the format established by the program. Ensures required assessments are provided for all program participants based on acuity and need.

Coordinates and collaborates with management, support departments, and leadership to address needs of people supported. Communicates with physicians, professional staff, hospitals, and other venues of care to provide integrated care to all people supported.

Addresses medication inventory issues in a timely manner, collaborates with pharmacy to resolve issue and communicate effectively with team on the plan moving forward.

Establishes a progressive and productive workflow for the department by creating streamlined systems and consistent review of processes. Develop, maintain and review Plans of Nursing Services, Assessments and clinical forms to address the need of the department.

Provides proactive evidence-based quality initiatives utilizing preventative care mechanisms. Monitors trends closely to prevent and address contrary quality indicators.

Reviews and monitors the safe and prescribed administration of medications to people supported. Responsible for tracking staff training against regulations and oversees quality improvement related to medical care.

Provides and/or assures required education and training to staff, including medication certification, new employee orientation, and specific nursing needs. Responsible for medication administration course curriculum in conjunction with OPWDD regulations and trainings.

Ensures that staff requiring med certification are notified before their expiration date, have practicums coordinated before that date, and outstanding staff are made aware they cannot administer medications.

Coordinates with Medical Director and/or leadership regarding complex cases, end of life documentation, MOLST orders, and DNR/DNI requests.

Serves on assigned administrative committees as needed.

Responsible for monitoring compliance Nursing related information in electronic health record system. Creates and submits regular reports related to compliance and areas for improvement.

Coordinates and participates in nursing on-call system. Coordinate with contract agency when applicable for off-hours on-call services. Must be available off hours for on-call support and coordination.

Responsible for creation, revision, and maintenance of nursing trainings. Ensures direct reports maintain their required training and professional certifications.

Ensures completion of regular internal nursing audits. Establishes internal control mechanisms for key processes (weekly reports, self-audits, etc.).

Qualifications:

BSN or master's degree in nursing required.

Licensed in NYS as a Registered Nurse.

Atrleast 5 years progressive leadership/supervisory experience preferred.

Reliable transportation (NYS Drivers' Licensed required).

OPWDD experience a plus

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Travel up to 25%; Must be able and willing to travel to various programs or within the community as needed.

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