Responsibilities

• Plan and organize the operations of the nursing department to ensure individual needs and regulatory requirements are met.
• Review, develop and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practices, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with healthcare laws and regulations set forth by OPWDD.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Collaborate with medical staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of quality nursing services for all individuals. This will include Physicians, Psychiatrists, and nursing professionals and peers from other agencies.
• Monitor and administer PPD placement and reads in accordance to OPWDD employment requirements.
• Act as a liaison between staff, family members/guardians, physicians and/or other medical service providers regarding the medical needs of the people served.
• Participate in organizational decision making and strategic planning, representing the nursing perspective.
• Attend team meetings as required.
• Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor, admin team, subordinates, and all site based agency programs regarding medical needs.
• Review, develop, and implement training and development programs for nursing staff and Direct Support staff who work certified settings. This includes the Medication Administration Program for all direct care employees.
• As appropriate, teach proper health care and personal hygiene practices to individuals served in our homes and programs.
• Administer medications according to doctor's orders, and/or assure administration by certified staff or licensed nursing personnel as ordered.
• Maintain an appropriate system of medical records and make needed entries into individual's records, utilizing Agency identified software.
• Monitor dietary orders/recommendations based on the nutritional needs to the people served, consult with nutritionists and physicians as needed.
• In partnership with agency Registered Nurses, monitor all medical and nutritional needs and concerns of those who live in our homes, communicating with other team members as appropriate.
• Participate in regular quality assessment and improvement activities, review the agencies Quality Improvement Program, and work with the Chief Compliance and Quality Officer on projects as assigned.
• Assure each person receiving services has a semi-annual/annual nursing assessment, self-med assessment, monthly health care report and six-month physical exam.
• Complete Infection Control Assessments at each residence at least once every six months.
• Complete a Medical Records Review Assessment at least once every six months.
• Complete semi-annual pharmacy reviews.
• Maintain a system of on-call nursing services; act as on-call nurse per schedule.
• Serve as a member of a committee as required or requested.
• Perform other duties in accordance with the framework and responsibilities as set forth by the New York State Health Department and OPWDD.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

Must be a registered nurse and currently licensed by New York State Department of Education. In addition, at least five years' experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and familiarity with OPWDD is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and general public.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply basic concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be knowledgeable about Internet software including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365 components. Becomes knowledgeable and trained in the use of agency specific software and OPWDD reporting systems for ongoing communication, tracking and reporting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid NYS driver's license and active Registered Nurse license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

V. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and have the leadership skills to guide our nursing team, we invite you to apply today at The Arc Otsego!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Loan repayment program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Morning shift

Night shift

Weekends as needed