Director of Nursing (RN)

Director of Nursing (RN)

Location: Jamaica, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $150,000 per year

Overview:
Our team in Jamaica is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead nursing services in residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will guide a dedicated nursing team in a mission-driven organization.

Position Offers:

• Cell phone benefit
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time Off (STO)
• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community
• Opportunities for professional growth within an established organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for nursing services across residential homes
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including scheduling and workload allocation
• Develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and resident safety
• Establish and update nursing policies and protocols aligned with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Joint Commission, and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) standards
• Deliver staff education, orientation, and ongoing competency development
• Conduct routine audits and medical record reviews, and implement corrective action plans to keep programs audit ready
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families to develop and review individual care plans
• Serve as the primary clinical resource for complex cases, guiding assessment and nursing interventions

Qualifications:

• Active, current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in New York State
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in OPWDD
• Experience in OPWDD-certified homes, community residences, or nursing homes
• Supervisory nursing experience
• Valid driver’s license, with the ability to drive a wheelchair-accessible or 15-passenger van
• Master’s degree and First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications preferred

Why Join Us:
If you’re a nursing leader passionate about person-centered care, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team where you’ll shape the quality of care across our programs.


Canisha Brady
JOB-11951

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