Director of Nursing

What You’ll Do:
• Supervision & Leadership: Directly supervise Nurse Managers, Nursing Coordinators, Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and other clinicians.
• Health Care Coordination: Ensure that all individuals receive comprehensive nursing assessments and care in alignment with their acuity and needs.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication administration and inventory, collaborating with pharmacies and other medical professionals to resolve issues and ensure proper care.
• Policy & Procedure Management: Develop, review, and maintain nursing policies and procedures in compliance with IAHD and OPWDD regulations.
• Quality Initiatives: Implement evidence-based quality initiatives and proactively monitor trends to improve care outcomes.
• Staff Training: Provide and ensure training for staff on medication administration, certifications, and other nursing-related topics (AMAP).
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor nursing-related information in the electronic health record (EHR) system and generate reports for ongoing improvement.
• On-Call Support: Coordinate with the nursing on-call system and ensure off-hours availability for emergency support and coordination.
• Collaborate with Leadership: Work with the Medical Director and other leadership members regarding complex cases, end-of-life documentation, and critical care needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with OPWDD regulations and internal standards through regular audits and reporting.
• Risk Management: Identify, minimize, and manage risk to the people we support by developing preventative care plans.