Senior Nursing Policy & Programs Leader

State of Maryland; Farnhurst (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a senior Nursing Administrator to support development and oversight of clinical policies and programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and representing the division on statewide task forces and committees.

The role involves leading nursing care operations, guiding policy implementation, and collaborating with the treatment team to maintain high standards of care and quality assurance across programs.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license.
• Knowledge of budget development which includes analyzing financial data and making long and short range plans and projections.
• Knowledge of developing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Responsibilities

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Skills

Budget development

Policy development

Staff supervision

Nursing practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a senior Nursing Administrator to support development and oversight of clinical policies and programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and representing the division on statewide task forces and committees.

The role involves leading nursing care operations, guiding policy implementation, and collaborating with the treatment team to maintain high standards of care and quality assurance across programs.