Director of Nursing

Supports To Empower People (STEP) is hiring a Director of Nursing to oversee the medical care and treatment implementation for adult men with intellectual and developmental, as well as behavioral and mental health issues in Rhode Island. STEP provides empowering assistance in therapeutically receptive environments which allows participants to safely explore and pursue their dreams.

About the role

Provide administrative leadership and supervision to staff, ensuring the effective delivery of services and the promotion of community-based programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Provide oversight and training for staff regarding all medical functions, encompassing areas such as Medication Administration, Universal Precautions, Food Safety, medical policies and procedures, documentation, nursing care plans, and all other medical tasks performed for Participants.
• Oversee, review, and implement all medical policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to healthcare issues.
• Adhere to all regulatory, licensing, and program standards regarding medication administration, documentation, education, responses to medical and psychiatric emergencies, waived testing, and responsibilities linked to prescribing medications.
• Assess and monitor both physical and mental health conditions, including chronic illnesses.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop subsequent nursing care plans for the individuals we support.
• Oversee all medical care provided to Participants.
• Document services by composing medical reports, Care Plans, Medical Reviews, and nurses' notes for each Participant.
• Supervise the maintenance of all medical records, including nursing notes, medication administration records, annual plans, medication renewals, physician's orders, consultation reports, laboratory and x-ray results, etc.
• Consult with Physicians to enhance the health and wellness of clients, attending appointments as necessary.
• Coordinate services among healthcare providers, therapists, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide health education and personal hygiene instruction to individuals as needed.
• Offer counseling to Participants regarding medical concerns when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Graduate of an accredited graduate nursing program.
• Active Rhode Island RN license.
• Nursing management experience preferred.
• This position requires you to participate in on-call rotation.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary.
• Maintains valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $90,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.

Schedule

32 hours per week

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN).
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in your first year.