Director Nursing Operations

About the role

The Director of Nursing Operations at Project Renewal is a critical position overseeing the delivery of comprehensive nursing services across various healthcare programs. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, this role collaborates with multiple departments to ensure high-quality, integrated care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the management of all medication systems for all Nurses, including prescription review, medication ordering, storage, and client medication supply.
• Provides oversight for nursing workflows and processes in medical clinics, monitoring for side effects, and reporting to prescribing providers.
• Assesses each client's knowledge of medications and ability to self-administer, providing teaching as needed to RNs, LPNs, and facility staff.
• Communicates regularly with on-site psychiatric and medical providers, and case managers, and assists in triaging challenges to appropriate providers.
• Participates in program high-risk meetings and schedules regular on-site team meetings for nursing staff.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and schedules nursing staff, and develops in-service educational programs for staff.
• Schedules nursing staff across all project sites and evaluates their performance using chart reviews, client surveys, and other performance tools.
• Collaborates with clinical quality improvement teams to assess and improve medication management, and maintains documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Manages requirements for audits, grants, and reports as requested by funding agencies and regulatory entities.
• Works with the Healthcare Leadership team to develop healthcare systems and promote integration of care across all programs.

Requirements

• New York State licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)
• A strong commitment to providing compassionate and trauma-informed comprehensive health care to people experiencing homelessness
• A strong commitment to working in an integrated interdisciplinary environment
• 5+ years clinical experience
• 2+ years supervisory/management experience
• Experience in Article 28/FQHC settings, with additional experience in OASAS settings preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing or related field
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field
• Board certification in relevant specialty area
• Experience in managing large-scale healthcare operations
• Experience in managing interdisciplinary teams
• Experience in grant writing and regulatory compliance

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage complex healthcare systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records

Benefits

Project Renewal offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$170,000 - $180,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the organization and clients.