Senior Director of Nursing - Tal Healthcare

A large non-profit organization providing mental and behavioral health services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Director of Nursing Services. This role oversees the Nursing and Related Services Departments, including Nutrition, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), and Primary Care, within its Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) division. The Senior Director ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering high-quality care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities residing in residential facilities. The Senior Director of Nursing Services works closely with the organization’s nursing leadership team to implement agency-wide and programmatic initiatives, supervise the daily operations of the nursing department, and coordinate medical services. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and experienced nursing leader to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, organize, evaluate, and oversee the nursing services department in line with OPWDD, DOH, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop strategies to ensure continuity and quality of care across nursing and related services.
• Determine and monitor staffing needs, collaborating with HR to recruit and hire nursing staff and related service providers.
• Provide direct supervision to the Director of Nursing and Medical Office Manager.
• Develop and implement in-service training programs for professional development.
• Ensure that medical and nursing care aligns with individualized program plans.
• Plan for resident admissions and discharges while maintaining compliance with care standards.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of nursing services policies and procedures.
• Oversee the management of medications and medical supplies.
• Collaborate with the Executive Program Director to prepare and adhere to the nursing services budget.
• Collect, analyze, and report clinical outcome data, collaborating with the Quality Improvement (QI) department to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in facility surveys, program committees, and QI activities as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with residents, their families, and support departments to ensure residents' needs are met.
• Be on-call to address crisis calls during overnight and weekend hours.

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of clinical and progressive management experience.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication abilities and a track record of improving operational efficiency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OPWDD and DOH regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use clinical data software programs and leverage data insights to inform practices.
• Strategic planning and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to resident dignity, respect, and rights.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information. 
 
If you are passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we would love to hear from you!