Nursing Supervisor

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York seeks a qualified medical coordinator to oversee nursing staff and client care within residential programs. This role involves implementing medical protocols, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health and a compassionate approach to working with vulnerable populations. The position offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and medical insurance.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Retirement plans and pension

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with similar populations in residential settings preferred.
• Specialized expertise in mental health or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily client medical care and oversee administrative functions.
• Supervise nursing staff and implement medical protocols.
• Educate clients on health-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Education

BSN or RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a bigger difference

PURPOSE:

The Jewish Board Children’s Residential Programs provide residential treatment, placement, and therapeutic services to youth in care of the Administration for Children Services/ Office of Children and Family Services (ACS/OCFS) and The Office of Mental Health (OMH), who need a structured environment to address their behavioral and mental health issues.

The Kaplan House (Manhattan) and Cedar Knolls House (Bronx) (ACS/OCFS) offer therapeutic and support services to adolescents aged 16-21 referred through ACS and the Juvenile Justice system. Our residents have experienced significant trauma, leading to behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. Both programs include extensive independent living skills training, vocational preparation, and educational services to help youth achieve independence.

The Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP), (ACS/OCFS), provides transitional living environments for older youth (ages 18-20) who are transitioning to independence but require supported environments to develop necessary skills. All youth are referred by the Administration of Children Services.

The Children’s Community Residences (OMH) programs deliver compassionate, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the community. Our staff adopts a culturally competent, person-centered approach to develop skills, resources, and resilience, while addressing health disparities and celebrating community strengths. Our residences—one in Staten Island and three in the Bronx—provide group living for eight children or adolescents in a supervised, trauma-informed environment that promotes community integration, education, and employment.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for coordinating daily client medical care and overseeing all administrative functions within the program's medical department. Supervises nursing staff in the department.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee all aspects of the medical/nursing department(s).
• Implement medical protocols for managing client diagnoses.
• Supervise nurses, hold weekly meetings, document these interactions, complete weekly Dayforce entries, and conduct annual evaluations.
• Administer medications within scope of practice and support staff overseeing medication procedures.
• Perform venipuncture for lab draws.
• Represent medical aspects in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Supervise and coordinate training for staff, including AMAP.
• Assist with audits and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and distribute routine medical reports as required by licensing bodies.
• Educate clients on health-related issues.
• Provide ongoing staff education on medical concerns.
• Review pharmacy procedures and medication security.
• Collaborate with hospitals and prescribers to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate with school nurses for medical needs of students attending external schools.
• Participate in agency medical leadership meetings.
• Review Electronic Health Records regularly for compliance and quality improvement.
• Communicate medical issues to relevant practitioners and administrators, with follow-up.
• Perform staff CPR and other certifications as trained.
• Respond to after-hours medical crises via telephone guidance.
• Perform other leadership tasks as assigned.

Team Process

• Participate in resident intakes, assessments, and discharges with follow-up.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Travel to offsite meetings/trainings as needed.

Documentation

• Follow up on incident reports.
• Ensure timely documentation of resident interactions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Compassion for vulnerable populations, especially those impacted by trauma and mental health challenges.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• BSN or RN license.
• Specialized expertise in mental health, developmental disorders, crisis intervention, infectious diseases, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements from regulatory bodies.

EXPERIENCE & LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:

• Experience with similar populations in residential settings preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.
• Willingness to learn new systems.

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

• Ability to read documents and perform data entry.
• Manual dexterity for travel and routine tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Community travel with residents if needed.
• Ability to walk stairs.

Benefits:

• Paid time off, holidays, sick days.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance, educational loan forgiveness.
• Continuing education.
• Retirement plans and pension.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life and disability insurance.

About Us:

The Jewish Board offers mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers annually, serving individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage candidates from marginalized groups to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination and providing accommodations for disabilities, respecting all protected classifications.