Nursing Coordinator (Special Needs) - Non- Profit

• Ensures ongoing compliance and quality assurance with all State and Federal regulations pertinent to the operation of all facilities in the Residential Department.
• Provides clinical supervision and oversight for all site nurses by reviewing nurse practices, maintaining agency philosophy; providing professional clinical evaluations; and assisting with the medical case management of program participants as indicated.
• Determines qualifications duties and responsibilities of nursing staff, and assists in the selection of site nurses working for the Residential Department.
• Arranges for orientation of newly appointed nursing staff in company policy and nursing procedures.
• Ensures the provision of nursing oversight and coverage during times of vacancy for the Department.
• Adjusts work procedures and personnel distribution to meet changing needs among the programs within the department.
• Develops, oversees and ensures the implementation of guidelines for provider services, to include, but not limited to podiatry; nutrition; laboratory; pharmacy; physical and occupational therapies; physiatry; gynecology; cardiology; temporary nursing services; and, clinic based services.
• Ensures the organization and review of medical systems, both in-house and intra-agency.
• Maintains departmental and interdepartmental communications and acts as a liason, and resource for family members within the department.
• Ensures the interpretation and enforcement of Agency and Department policies, procedures and safety regulations for all staff under his/her jurisdiction; acts as a representative for the department on planning committees for the Agency.
• Provides input in the development of new facilities as it pertains to nursing services delivery, including physical plant, admission/discharge, budgetary and programmatic issues.
• Ensures the use of community resources and health related facilities, i.e., Department of Health; Lupus Foundation; Muscular Dystrophy Association; Alcoholic Anonymous, Planned Parenthood, Weight Watcher, etc.
• Oversees the quality of staff training and curriculum development for nurses, direct care staff, and other professional staff, including, but not limited to sexuality; infection control; medication administration; vital signs; and, individual specific training.
• Acts as a member of the Human Rights and Incident Review Committee, and Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
• Develops and implements departmental medical policies and procedures.
• Formulates new ideas; suggests changes to increase efficiency and productivity of staff.
• Analyzes, resolves and assists staff with work related problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate staff to achieve departmental goals.
• Promotes and expands upon self-advocacy programs for individuals served.
• Conducts assists with or reviews investigations for personnel and program participant related issues as the need arises.
• Performs activities of staff supervised as the need arises.
• Directly supervises employees in the medical division/Residential. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelors Nursing, with four to ten years experience in medical management of individuals with OPWDD.
• No less than two years supervisory/administrative experience in the field of OPWDD, along with experience in working collaboratively with/counseling patients and their families.
• Current CPR certification and ability to ensure ongoing CPR certification.

• Demonstrated success in actively supervising clinicians and other field staff within a human services program.
• Expert knowledge of crisis theory and techniques, and ability to apply this knowledge to conducting crisis intervention activities as well as guiding/training staff to succeed in crisis intervention activities.
• Well-developed repository of community health, welfare and employment resources.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, line staff and family members.
• Ability to develop/review and ensure implementation of timely crisis intervention plans in coordination with all relevant stakeholders, including line staff, managers, family members and other service providers, as needed.
• Willing to travel and to work flexible hours as needed to address arising crises.

• Low cost, comprehensive Medical insurance.
• Paid Training
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral program

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