• 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