Nursing Director

Summary

The Nursing Director, IDD Services oversees a department or program delivering health care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves managing staff, ensuring quality services, and promoting health and safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports employees with medical policies and procedures.
• Consults with support staff on medical matters.
• Maintains quality standards for medical services and supports.
• Promotes health, safety, and welfare of individuals served.
• Maintains a functional understanding of funding, managed care requirements, and licensing requirements.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state licensing requirements and company policies.
• Completes medical quality assurance reviews and ensures confidentiality of medical records.
• Schedules and trains Approved Medication Assistive Personnel (AMAP).
• Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and implements them during emergencies.
• Monitors and implements infection control/safety procedures.
• Assists in developing and implementing person-centered IPPs.
• Maintains awareness of individual budgets and ensures adherence to them.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises assigned staff.
• Makes decisions on hiring, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, and terminations.
• Solves employee problems within position responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Nursing Program.
• Five years’ experience, including three years of management experience, with the population being served.
• Certification/Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• AMAP approved nurse certification within 60 days of employment.
• Valid Driver’s license, car registration, and vehicle insurance.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Training courses associated with consumer behavior and care within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogens and handling them safely.