Asst Director Of Nursing

Qualifications

• Must be a current NYS Licensed Registered Nurse; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum three years’ nursing experience with one of those years in the ID/DD field
• Previous training and Quality Assurance experience preferred
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
• Valid  Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Residential RN’s in assigned cluster
• Provide direct Residential RN coverage to the assigned base residence
• Function as a coach, collaborator, facilitator and support system for Residential Nurses
• Collaborate with RN Educator to ensure AMAP training, certification and supervision of AMAP’s within assigned cluster; complete AMAP Certifications as needed
• Collaborate with RN Education to develop specialized medical training, including medical guidelines and procedures; ensure a PCP approach to trainings and guidelines; ensure all program staff receives adequate medical training; support Residential Nurses with additional training needs (i.e.: AMAP practicums, PEG tube training, etc.)
• Provide orientation training of newly hired nurses, as assigned
• Function as the Residential RN for RN vacancies or leave of absences in assigned cluster
• Ensure medical department regulatory compliance by oversight of treatment and documentation; monitor compliance of medical systems within assigned cluster
• Function as hospital discharge planner for hospitalized individuals in assigned cluster; initiate Surgical Review Committee (if indicated), conduct ongoing collaboration with hospital personnel, visit hospitalized individuals regularly, and assist RN’s with discharge training of all staff
• Work closely with agency QA team to ensure a functional, effective QA system and ensure regulatory compliance and successful DQA audit outcomes
• Respond to emergency situations via telephone triage 24 hour, Monday – Friday on call status
• Provide weekend admin coverage on weekends one time a month