Job Information
AHRC Suffolk Director of Nursing -Day 1 Benefits in Bohemia, New York
Knowledge of latest developments in health care strategies to support people with I/DD.
Creates and implements health care initiatives at agency, program, and personal level.
Provides leadership and direction to Residential and Day Program nursing department.
Participates in orientation and training for newly hired staff, as needed.
Ensures compliance with all AMAP policies and procedures.
Provides assessment of medical/nursing needs for the people we support in program.
Communicates with all Agency Nurses on all external health care activities including, but not limited to hospitalizations, discharges, surgeries, and urgent care.
Assists in the development of new programs to improve delivery of services; including the identification of resources to address the clinical needs of all individuals.
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to Nursing; communicates and interprets policies and procedures to all Nursing staff.
Ensures regulatory compliance through review of nursing reports and nursing documentation and timely corrective action plan for all medical audits and reviews.
Participates or leads in agency committees, assures implementation of recommendations.
Acts as a clinical resource in incident investigations as needed (requires the satisfactory completion of Training Program for Incident Investigators).
Completes mandated reporting requirements.
Requirements
5+ years nursing experience
3+ years in a supervisory capacity.
Valid New York State Registered Nurse's License.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations (OPWDD, OMH, DOH, etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Day 1 Benefits
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
