Director of Nursing

$95,672 - $95,672/Yr

The Devereux Foundation

Full-time - Mid Level

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Director of Nursing at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is responsible for coordinating overall medical services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves supervising a collaborative nursing team, ensuring compliance with nursing mandates, and providing in-services related to health needs. The Director will also assist in budget preparation and participate in administrative meetings to enhance healthcare and safety for the population served.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall medical services for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.
• Supervise and work with a collaborative nursing team.
• Schedule and provision of medical services, including on-site nursing and consulting services.
• Oversee nursing mandates required by OPWDD and NYS standards.
• Provide in-services to staff regarding health-related needs such as seizures and medications.
• Assist in budget preparation for the Medical Services Department and administer the approved budget.
• Participate in administrative meetings and committees pertinent to healthcare and safety.
• Conduct performance evaluations for medical staff.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with successful completion of the State Board Examination for licensing.
• Three to five years of experience in human services, with at least two years in a supervisory position.
• Preferred background in psychiatric nursing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in behavioral healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of OPWDD and NYS standards.

Benefits

• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Quality low-cost benefits including student loan debt assistance.
• Payment for license renewal CEUs as part of the continuing education program.
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool for repayment plan options and savings.
• Participation in the ASCEND career accelerator program for career guidance and financial assistance.