Assistant Director of Nursing

Vanderheyden, Inc.; Wynantskill (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderheyden, Inc. in Wynantskill, New York, is seeking an experienced registered nurse to oversee health services and nursing staff. This role offers a chance to coordinate pediatric and psychiatric clinics while ensuring comprehensive care for individuals.

The ideal candidate will have a valid NYS nursing license, at least 5 years of nursing experience, and prior supervisory experience. The position requires working a 40-hour week and providing support to a culturally diverse population.

Compensation ranges from $74,000 to $81,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NYS license and at least 5 years' experience.
• Demonstrated competence in pediatric, developmental disabilities or psychiatric nursing.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health care needs of individuals are met.
• Coordinate pediatric and psychiatric clinic appointments.
• Supervise nursing staff and oversee health services.

Skills

Competence in pediatric nursing

Supervisory experience

Understanding of developmental disabilities

Education

NYS registered nurse license

5 years' nursing experience

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all requirements of 291 Licensure.
• Compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations to include NYSED Guidelines.
• Responsible for the provision of health services as defined in the job description for Residential Program’s Nurse.
• Ensures the health care needs of all individuals are met and provided for in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of NYS.
• Helps develop and maintain systems that assure that all OCFS Programs are operating within regulatory guidelines and in accordance with OCFS.
• Coordinate the weekly pediatric and psychiatric clinic appointments and information.
• Provide for staff and residents educational in‑service training related to health concerns.
• Provides regular consultation with the residential nursing staff regarding the resident's health care management.
• Directs and supervises nursing staff in regard to health record of each individual.
• In the absence of Director of Health Services, they will assume the duties related to providing supervision of the Residential and Community Services health care staff and oversight of the health services.
• Oversees, with direction from Director of Health Services, planning orientation of new staff.
• Oversees consult notes after doctor appointments and makes appointments and appropriate follow up arrangements with testing, specialists, medication changes, and ordering.
• Oversees implementation of resident's care.
• In correlation with Director of Health Service will assist Daily Supervision of Residential Nursing Staff. Director of Health Service will remain responsible for disciplinary actions and evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and HIPAA regulations.
• Attend agency in‑service trainings.
• Attend educational training, conferences or lectures when available.
• Written and oral communication is expressed in a well‑organized, clear and concise manner.
• Promotes and supports cultural diversity, competence, and a strength‑based approach.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills

• NYS license as a registered nurse with at least 5 years' experience.
• Demonstrated competence in pediatric, developmental disabilities or psychiatric nursing with at least 1 year of experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Abilities and Working Conditions

• Must be available to work a 40‑hour work week.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work on your feet for moderate periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.

Compensation

$74,000 - $81,000 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.