Director of Nursing - Community

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) in New York seeks a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative direction to all nursing staff within JCCA’s Medical Program across Bronx and Brooklyn sites.

The DON will supervise nursing operations, ensure high-quality trauma-informed care for children and youth (0–21), and collaborate with Human Resources to uphold safety, health, and excellence in care delivery.

Qualifications

• BSN required; NY RN license in good standing.
• Proven nursing management experience including staff, budgets, and operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality improvement practices.
• Experience in pediatric/adolescent or family health settings preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direct supervision to nursing and admin staff across multiple sites.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff and ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care for youth in care programs.
• Conduct program audits, quality reviews, and clinical performance evaluations.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and resource allocation with VP Clinical Services.
• Collaborate with CDQ/IT to optimize EHR systems and reporting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Trauma-informed care

People management

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

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