Director – Program Nursing – CA

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision of and directs all nursing staff and services across the state of California and within respective residential homes or for other programs, as assigned.
• Collaborates with the HR department in developing an organized recruitment plan and actively participates in the selection, hiring and orientation of nursing staff.
• Directs direct supervision to RNs across the region, mentoring, counseling and guiding staff, conducting regular supervisions and managing overall performance and discipline.
• Makes sure RNs meet their scope of practice and ensures all nursing staff attend required trainings such as YAI CA Preservice, Emergency Intervention Procedures, New Nursing Orientation, DDS Workshops and Regional Center Trainings.
• Performs all duties of a Registered Nurse, including direct nursing care, in the absence of nursing staff, as required.
• Attends appropriate trainings and forums to stay informed of new codes, rules, regulations, administrative memoranda, protocols for nursing/clinical practice.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including HIPAA, and cooperates with appropriate entities in inspections, inquiries or investigations.
• Designs, organizes and implements OSHA regulations, ensuring current training meets needs and requirements, including control of communicable diseases and infections across the region.
• Participates in and/or leads regional and department committees requiring nursing/clinical participation including but not limited to: Incident Review Committee, Human Rights Committee, Informed Consent Committee, Clinical Rounds, Referral and/or Agency Director Meetings.
• Evaluates and monitors RN department needs, identifying unmet needs and advocating for/working with administration to revise, develop and implement nursing services.
• Ensures nursing services and medication administration are implemented and audited in accordance with agency, DDS, CCL and Regional Center or other relevant regulations; tracks medication errors, ensuring that trends are addressed.
• Organizes, conducts and documents regional RN medical meetings in collaboration with Clinical and Regional Directors, establishing agendas, developing plans, obtaining trainers or presenters and maintaining monthly training schedule.
• Coordinates with Clinical Director and Regional Director for administrative guidance regarding medical needs for the region including assistance interpreting applicable Title 17 and/or 22 guidelines and appropriately implementing medical orders from providers (PCP, Psychiatrist, etc.) in accordance with regulations that govern medical needs of the persons supported.
• Maintains oversight of nursing services provided across programs in coordination with Program Administrators, Quality and Compliance team and regional leadership by regularly reviewing and auditing nursing services to ensure RNs are completing and meeting all regulatory and medical requirements.
• Works as a liaison with pharmacies utilized across the state of California.
• Oversees the residential nursing on-call system, which ensures RN availability 24/7 in accordance with DDD, CCL and/or Regional Centers guidelines, administering and participating, as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Current active license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers;
• Five (5) or more years of nursing experience including at least three (3) years working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD);
• Experience must include or be supplemented by at least two (2) years of supervisory/administrative experience in a clinical setting;
• Ability to respond to calls and/or work beyond regular work hours/be on-call, as needed.
• Ability to travel to programs across the state of California as needed and on a regular basis when providing nursing coverage or other supports for program(s).

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired Requirements Beyond MQRs Above)

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing degree;
• Five (5) or more years of experience in the I/DD field;
• Two (2) or more years as a Nurse Manager in the State of California;
• Valid Driver's License;

Salary Range

$155,000 to $165,000

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varies based on program needs and responsibilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.