Supervisor – Registered Nurse

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York seeks an experienced Nursing Director to oversee day-to-day nursing services across regions, ensuring safe medication administration and high-quality care. The role requires active RN licensure in NY/NJ, BSN, and strong leadership across multiple sites.

You will monitor staff performance, participate in hiring, coordinate training, and travel to programs for assessments. Expect on-call rotations and strict adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Valid, active RN license in NY or NJ.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• BSN degree; 3 years nursing experience preferred with I/DD setting.
• Must maintain RN license in assigned state and BLS.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Supervisory/leadership skills across multiple sites.
• Proficiency with EMR, billing systems, email, MS Office; learn Workday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursing services for an assigned region or systems.
• Ensure safe nursing services and medication administration across caseload.
• Monitor and address program- and person-specific needs through nursing staff oversight.
• Provide leadership and clinical support to program staff; primary nursing resource.
• Develop knowledge of regulations, standards, and care requirements.
• Direct supervise RN, LPN, and Regional Health Care Specialists.
• Monitor staff performance and manage corrective/development plans.
• Educate people supported on medical treatments and medications.
• Travel to programs to assess care, collect data, and attend meetings.
• Participate in hiring, recruitment, and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate clinical training and documentation plans.
• Monitor eMAR and EMR for documentation quality and compliance.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Lead nursing call list and triage calls during/after hours.
• Lead intake assessments and placement recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other requirements.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Electronic medical records

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Oversee and direct day-to-day nursing-related services for an assigned region and/or systems
• Ensure safe and appropriate nursing services and medication administration across the assigned caseload
• Monitor, assess, and address program- and person-specific needs through oversight of nursing staff
• Provide leadership and clinical support to program staff and serve as the primary resource for nursing and medical needs
• Develop and maintain knowledge of applicable regulations, nursing standards, and medical care requirements
• Directly supervise Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Regional Health Care Specialists
• Monitor staff performance, conduct observations, and manage corrective or development plans
• Ensure staff use the full nursing process and appropriately educate people supported about medical treatments and medications
• Monitor nursing caseloads and recommend reassignments or staffing changes
• Implement, monitor, and update nursing care plans and PONS; handle complex medical issues
• Travel regularly to programs to conduct assessments, observe care, facilitate in-services, collect data, and attend meetings
• Participate in hiring, interviews, staffing, recruitment, and retention initiatives
• Process staff status changes and ensure accurate Workday timekeeping and approvals
• Coordinate clinical training, assessments, documentation, and related plans
• Plan and facilitate leadership and clinical team meetings
• Monitor eMAR, electronic health records, and other medical systems for documentation quality and compliance
• Analyze medical data and trends, including medication errors, 911 calls, and falls
• Address audit findings and develop corrective action plans for continuous improvement
• Participate in the nursing call list and triage calls during and outside regular working hours
• Present information and respond to inquiries about the health and status of people supported
• Lead intake assessments and support placement recommendations
• Participate in a rotational residential nursing on-call system, including 24/7 response within 30 minutes when required
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, OPWDD, HIPAA, infection-control, and other applicable requirements
• Participate in agency committees, initiatives, medical in-service development, and special projects

Requirements

• Valid, active Registered Nursing (RN) license and/or registration to practice as an RN in New York or New Jersey
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and three (3) years of nursing experience in any healthcare setting, preferably with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD); or satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training
• All incumbents must hold a current, valid RN license in the state of assignment and current BLS certification
• Sound clinical judgment in selecting methods and techniques to resolve medical concerns
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills across multiple sites
• Ability to lead, direct, and teach program staff on medical support, medication administration, and specialty care
• Proficiency with computers, electronic medical records, billing and related electronic systems, email, Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn Workday
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Must obtain and maintain additional certifications required for assigned programs, which may include SCIP-R, Diabetes Care, or Train-the-Trainer
• Ability to travel between assigned programs, other regions, or local headquarters
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, respond to or triage calls outside regular hours, and participate in on-call coverage
• Ability to meet essential physical demands, including lifting/moving individuals and lifting up to 25 pounds on occasion
• Preferred: one year supervising nurses in a formal or head nurse capacity
• Preferred: two years supporting people with I/DD
• Preferred: knowledge of I/DD, related diagnoses, and applicable state regulations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in nursing leadership, clinical support, and regulatory compliance while effectively managing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care. Proficient in electronic medical records and capable of analyzing medical data to drive continuous improvement.