Director of Nursing – Community

Search Results; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JCCA seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative direction to all nursing staff within the Medical Program. This leader ensures equitable, high-quality care for children and youth ages 0–21 across Bronx and Brooklyn sites, including primary care and psychiatric services.

The DON will act as a clinical consultant, collaborating with Human Resources to promote safety, health, and excellence for clients, families, and staff, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• MSN or related advanced degree preferred.
• Current New York State RN license in good standing.
• Proven nursing management experience including oversight of staff, budgets, and clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, health care delivery systems, and quality improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direct supervision to nursing and administrative staff across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with agency mission and clinical excellence standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Partner with HR to ensure compliance with labor agreements, agency policies, and state and federal regulations.
• Lead ongoing professional development initiatives, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care for children and youth in foster care and residential programs.
• Maintain compliance with ACS, OCFS, NYS, and Managed Care Organization mandates and standards.
• Conduct program audits, quality reviews, and clinical performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with VP of Clinical Services to develop budgets and resource allocation.
• Partner with Compliance, Data Analytics & Quality and IT teams to optimize EHR systems and reporting.
• Support development of integrated care models bridging medical, mental health, and therapeutic services.
• Provide consultative expertise on medical policies, infection control, and health and safety protocols.
• Strengthen relationships within professional, community, and public health networks.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Pediatric care

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BSN

MSN or related advanced degree

Job description

Position Summary

JCCA is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative direction to all nursing staff within JCCA’s Medical Program. This leader ensures the delivery of equitable, high-quality, and compassionate therapeutic services to children and youth (ages 0–21) in care.

The DON will oversee nursing operations across Bronx and Brooklyn sites, supporting both primary care and psychiatric/mental health services to promote prevention, effective treatment, and optimal wellness for every young person served.

Additionally, the DON will act as a clinical consultant to other agency programs, collaborating closely with Human Resources to promote a culture of safety, health, and excellence for clients, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Development

• Provide visionary leadership and direct supervision to nursing and administrative staff across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with agency mission and clinical excellence standards.




• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a supportive, high-performance team culture.




• Partner with HR to ensure compliance with labor agreements, agency policies, and state and federal regulations.




• Lead ongoing professional development initiatives, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.

Clinical Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate care for children and youth in foster care and residential programs.




• Maintain full compliance with ACS, OCFS, NYS, and Managed Care Organization mandates and standards.




• Conduct ongoing program audits, quality reviews, and clinical performance evaluations to meet short- and long-term objectives.




• Collaborate with the VP of Clinical Services to develop, implement, and monitor departmental budgets and resource allocation.

Program Development & Integration

• Partner with Compliance, Data Analytics & Quality (CDQ) and Information Technology teams to optimize electronic health record (EHR) systems and reporting processes.




• Support the development of integrated care models that bridge medical, mental health, and therapeutic services.




• Provide consultative expertise to agency programs on medical policies, infection control, and health and safety protocols.




• Strengthen relationships within the professional, community, and public health networks to enhance service coordination and visibility.

Organizational Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between medical, clinical, and administrative teams, ensuring smooth communication and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.




• Support organizational policy development, compliance initiatives, and continuous quality improvement projects.




• Uphold JCCA’s values of equity, inclusion, and respect, modeling excellence in leadership and care delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related advanced degree preferred.




• Current New York State RN license in good standing.




• Proven nursing management experience, including oversight of staff, budgets, and clinical operations.




• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, health care delivery systems, and quality improvement practices.




• Experience in pediatric, adolescent, or family health settings strongly preferred.




• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Salary:$125K – $130K