Director of Nursing - Children's Shelter - Tandym

A health services network in New York is currently seeking an experienced, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their facilities as their new Director of Nursing.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 6am to 10pm (37.5 hour per week; flexible to choose)
• Setting: Children's Shelter
• Patient Volume: 15
• Patient Population: 12 to 17-year-old boys, unaccompanied minors

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain systems for monitoring the activities of medical staff for quality, timeliness, and appropriateness
• Ensure the efficiency of the healthcare delivery system
• Support Medical staff in the implementation of a team model for care delivery ensuring their participation in and responsiveness to general clinical processes
• Participate in program planning, staff training, program evaluation, research, etc., as needed
• Monitor departmental expenses and assists in the preparation and implementation of the budget
• Develop and implement health education programs in conjunction with the medical director for clinic and other agency staff
• Conduct/coordinates in-service training programs for both clinical and non-clinical staff members
• Provide treatment for medical conditions
• Ascertain whether emergency or specialized treatment is required and coordinates such treatment with the community hospital or agency
• Assist the Clinical team in developing a treatment plan for the child, including psychiatry, psychology, and social issues
• Interpret the assessment and treatment plan as indicated to the Clinical Treatment team
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Nursing experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Previous experience in a Leadership and/or Supervisory
• Experience working with children

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with Unaccompanied Minors and Federal Program regulations