DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees nursing services at the Jesse Nash Health Center and the Erie County Secure Youth Detention Center
• Plans, organizes and evaluates nursing care delivery systems to ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) standards, and applicable accreditation standards
• Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures for public health clinical programs including Family Planning, Sexual Health services, PrEP, immunization services, communicable disease response and TB control
• Ensures the provision of constitutionally and clinically appropriate healthcare services to detained youth in accordance with best practices and applicable legal standards
• Develops and implements staffing plans; determines appropriate staffing levels; participates in recruitment, selection, promotion and discipline of nursing personnel
• Provides direct supervision to subordinate nursing supervisors and staff; establishes performance expectations; conducts evaluations; addresses employee performance issues; participates in labor relations processes as required
• Oversees quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives; conducts audits of clinical documentation and nursing practices; develops corrective action plans where deficiencies are identified
• Facilitates incident review, case review and root cause analysis for clinical events, medication errors, sentinel events or critical incidents
• Captors nursing services with medical providers, behavioral health staff, public health program administrators and detention facility leadership
• Maintains compliance with infection prevention protocols and public health reporting requirements
• Prepares reports, program analyses and recommendations for departmental leadership
• Aids in budget preparation and monitors nursing-related expenditures; evaluates cost containment strategies while maintaining clinical standards
• Provides leadership during public health emergencies affecting assigned facilities
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community agencies, hospitals, regulatory bodies and professional organizations
• Participates in committees, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings and professional development initiatives

Requirements

• Possession of a Master’s degree* in Nursing, Master of Public Health degree*, or Master of Healthcare Administration degree*, or a closely related** Master’s degree and five (5) years of professional nursing experience in public health***, correctional or detention healthcare, or other organized healthcare programs serving vulnerable or at-risk populations, three (3) years of which must have included supervision**** of registered nurses or responsibility for the administration***** of a program or service as a primary and regular function of the position
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree* in Nursing and seven (7) years of professional nursing experience in public health***, correctional or detention healthcare, or other organized healthcare programs serving vulnerable or at-risk populations, three (3) years of which must have included supervision**** of registered nurses or responsibility for the administration***** of a nursing program or service as a primary and regular function of the position
• Special Requirement: Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment

Qualifications

Wide latitude is permitted for independent action in carrying out departmental objectives.

Skills

Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures; strong organizational and supervisory skills; ability to maintain compliance with regulations and standards; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of public health and healthcare regulations; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; ability to facilitate and participate in training and professional development initiatives.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$109,834.00 - $142,640.00

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8am – 4pm

Contact Information

To Apply If interested and meet the above qualifications, please APPLY online and attach transcripts/licensure: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco/jobs/5344667/director-of-nursing-services-health-department OR fill out an Application for Employment (Download PDF reader) at erie.gov, attach transcripts/licensure, and send to: Laura Roeder Jr. Personnel Specialist 95 Franklin St, Room 604 Buffalo, NY 14202 Laura.Roeder@erie.gov