Registered Nurse - Nursing Administrator - Commack/Westbury

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as Nursing Administrator at the Commack/Westbury clinics. The role blends direct patient care with program leadership, overseeing care coordination for complex and chronic conditions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will mentor clinical staff, lead quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve access, close care gaps, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and NY RN license are required.
• 3 years RN experience in clinical, hospital or ambulatory settings and administrative experience are required.
• Willingness to travel between Westbury and Commack clinics is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and coordinate care for complex, chronic conditions.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, cancer screenings, and program benefits.
• Perform phlebotomy, spirometry, injections, vital signs, and medical questionnaires.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clinical leadership

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

New York State Registered Nurse license

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse - Nursing Administrator - Commack/Westbury (2603783)

Registered Nurse - Nursing Administrator - Commack/Westbury

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing or related medical field.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse.
• Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse experience in a clinical, hospital or ambulatory setting.
• Administrative experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing or Medical field.
• Case management experience.
• Experience auditing medical records and providing data reports to management.
• Experience with the following patient populations: PTSD/depression, cancer, lung disease, sleep apnea and/or cognitive decline.
• Familiar with the WTC Healthcare Program and its processes.

Brief Description of Duties

The RN Administrator is a clinical leader who delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while overseeing care coordination for individuals with complex and chronic conditions. This role blends direct patient care with program leadership, requiring the ability to pivot based on clinical and operational needs. The RN Administrator mentors and supervises clinical staff, including LPNs and Medical Assistants, ensuring adherence to standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Serving as a central point of coordination, the RN Administrator manages patient care across the continuum - conducting assessments, facilitating timely interventions, and addressing barriers to care. They lead quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing access, closing care gaps, and improving patient outcomes, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive program success.

Duties

• Deliver comprehensive patient care and care coordination for individuals with complex and chronic health conditions, ensuring continuity and quality across clinical services.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, cancer screenings, and program benefits to promote adherence and informed decision-making.
• Perform clinical duties including phlebotomy, spirometry, injections, vital signs, and medical questionnaires and cognitive assessments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for patient inquiries via phone and patient portal; triage clinical concerns and coordinate timely follow-up care.
• Conduct patient assessments to evaluate acuity, barriers to care, and eligibility for case management services.
• Manage and monitor patient cases, including hospitalizations, discharge planning, referrals, and pre-authorizations for tests and treatments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams - including providers, social workers, pharmacists, and case managers - to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Support patient adherence by identifying care gaps, conducting outreach, and facilitating appointments with internal and external providers.
• Quality control and research: Manage and track quality measures, including cancer screenings (e.g., Cologuard, lung cancer screening, mammograms, colonoscopies), ensuring timely follow-up and documentation of results.
• Assist with DME audit logs and collaborate with the Care Coordination team to ensure patients receive necessary durable medical equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in the EMR, including patient histories, clinical data, and care plans.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, including chart reviews, audits, data collection, and compliance monitoring.
• Assist with research data collection, certification processes, and program reporting requirements.
• Participate in committees to support clinic engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Notes

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

The incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional Evenings and Saturdays will be required.

Diversity and Inclusion

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Job Number

2603783

Official Job Title

Nursing Administrator

Primary Location

US-NY-Commack

Department/Hiring Area

Dept of Med - WTCHP

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 7:30 - 4:00

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Grade

E99

SBU Area

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook