Assistant Nursing Supervisor - Brooklyn/Queens

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and support to nursing staff by promoting clinical competence, professionalism, and accountability.
• This includes conducting performance evaluations and fostering staff development through mentoring and targeted training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations and NYF policies by conducting regular audits, facilitating staff training, and implementing corrective action plans.
• Monitor fidelity to clinical protocols and verify that all documentation aligns with regulatory standards as set by governing agencies and NYF policies.
• Manages the implementation of medical interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and enhancing the overall quality of life for each person supported.
• Review and analyze health trends to identify areas for improvement, mitigate health risks and propose process improvements to the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure all health related documentation in a timely, accurate, and in a comprehensive manner by the nursing and interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct regular audits of health records to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and internal policies and protocols.
• Manage compliance of all health services records to ensure appropriate documentation of individual's medical record.
• Device and implement strategies to improve the accessibility and integrity of health information, ensuring readiness for audits and facilitating effective care coordination.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to the development and review of person-centered care and treatment plans, providing essential nursing input to support individuals' goals and improve health outcomes.
• Provide medical expertise to internal oversight committees such as the ICC, HRC, and IRC, supporting ethical, safe, and effective care practices through informed clinical contributions.
• Leads ongoing medication reviews for all persons supported.
• Ensure pharmacological treatments are safe, effective, and appropriately managed, working collaboratively with prescribers and pharmacy services to address any concerns.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a developmental disabilities, residential, or community-based setting (OPWDD experience strongly preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare or human services environment, with demonstrated ability to manage and support nursing staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, residential staff, families, and external providers.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, monitor care quality, and ensure timely follow-through on medical needs.