Director of Nursing Services

Elizabeth Seton Children’s Foundation Ltd; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Nursing Services Manager to oversee operations in a pediatric care setting. This managerial role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, supervising nursing staff, and promoting high-quality, cost-effective care for residents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, particularly in pediatrics, and a passion for enhancing patient care. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families, while fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or significant relevant experience required.
• Minimum 7 years of nursing leadership experience in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Nursing Services ensuring quality care.
• Supervise Nurse Managers and RN Supervisors, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and implement performance improvement programs.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Pediatrics Knowledge

Investigation Skills

Education

Master’s Degree

NYS RN License

BCLS and PALS Certification

Nurse Administrator Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a salaried, exempt managerial position that makes decisions and has access to confidential labor relations information. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this position has responsibility for managing day-to-day operations of Nursing Services related to regulatory requirements, supervision of Nurse Managers, RN Supervisors, Clinical Education, staffing office, and per diem nurses. Participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of services provided by the Nursing Department ensuring quality cost-effective care for all residents in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures and everyday practices.
• Provides direct supervision to Nurse Managers, RN Supervisors, and all per diem nursing staff.
• Provides oversight to the Manager of Staffing and Scheduling office to assure staffing meets requirements and is “spread” across the Neighborhoods for the benefit of resident care.
• Directs the collection of data from multiple sources needed to evaluate the practice of Nursing and develop strategies to use the data to improve practice and assure standards of care are met.
• Promotes employee engagement by acting as a catalyst for change, listening to the staff, and addressing concerns that require additional support or modification. Involves employees in decision making as appropriate.
• Establishes a program to monitor and effectively evaluate and improve documentation, compliance with New York State Department of Health rules and regulations including but not limited to care planning, MDS, investigations, incident reports, medication errors.
• Establishes a budget for the Nursing and Education Departments and monitors the budget to assure operations are within budgetary requirements and care is delivered in a cost-effective manner while maintaining adherence to standards of best practice.
• Works in close collaboration with the Elizabeth Seton Children’s School (ESCS) to ensure continuity of care from neighborhood to school, and promotes the cooperation and teamwork of neighborhood clinical staff to work in the provision of care as needed in the ESCS.
• Attends state committees as required and other planning meetings as needed.
• Conducts investigations as deemed appropriate in accordance with nursing practice standards and state Department of Health requirements for abuse and neglect reporting.
• Assists in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Monitors per diem scheduling requirements and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure patient care standards are maintained.
• Works collaboratively with Physicians, Rehabilitation Therapists, Creative Arts, and other members of the interdisciplinary Neighborhood Team to develop and review policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in survey readiness program.
• Conducts regular medication pass audits and documentation audits, provides data on compliance to audit requirements, and establishes a systematic and regular program to improve performance in collaboration with the Nurse Managers.
• Conducts regular purposeful rounds with clinical team members to allow opportunities for observations of the Neighborhood and for interaction with staff, residents, and families.
• Works collaboratively with other Children’s Center personnel to provide quality care to the residents.
• Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions for areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates processes on an ongoing basis and effectively recommends changes as necessary/required to the COO concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Develops methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing performance improvement program for the nursing service department.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree required or significant relevant experience.
• NYS RN License.
• BCLS and PALS certification.
• Certification as Nurse Administrator from the American Nurses Association preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in nursing leadership with demonstrated knowledge in Pediatrics. Prior experience in a long-term care facility in a management position preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment.
• Expertise in long-term care rules and regulations, survey requirements, MDS, and ability to perform detailed accurate investigations.

Employee Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Salary Range:

$180,000/Yr. to $210,000/Yr.