General Purpose of the Job Maintain highest quality professionalism in nursing services. Confer with agency medical staff and other local, state, and federal authorities regarding treatments, confidentiality, and laws. Schedule, organize, assign, train, implement and provide oversight of any and all ADP nursing services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and ensure implementation of nursing care for Adult Day Programs & Services, which includes Day Treatment, Day Habilitation Waiver Programs, Vocational Rehabilitation and any other newly developed services. Includes direct hands-on care.
- Review, revise as needed, and develop Policy and Procedures for Adult Day Programs & Services Nursing per Agency policy & Procedures & Agency Nursing policy & Procedures and as needed for Agency emergency services in buildings serving Adult Day Programs & Services. Participate in Agency Health & Safety Committee, Agency Infection Control Committee, and as needed Disaster Preparedness/Response Committees. May act as consultant to other agency committees, including Quality Improvement & Clinical Oversight.
- Assist, support and counsel management of Adult Day Programs & Services regarding health and safety issues for program participants & staff.
- Review nursing budget allocations with program supervisors & Director of ADP. May mean re-design & re-engineering of ADP Nursing staff & services. Maintain supply and equipment orders for nursing. Supervise schedules for all Nursing equipment maintenance.
- Schedule and arrange for needed nursing coverage of all Adult Day Programs & Services. Includes receiving and making early hour calls for per diem coverage.
- Assures all regulatory requirements are maintained as per OPWDD, Dept. of Health, OSHA, and any other legal and agency rules, regulations, polices.
- Responsible for day-to-day medical decisions regarding routine, emergency, and health alerts. When indicated, consults with Medical Director and/or designee and other medical consultants.
- This is a hands-on Supervisory position. Any & all duties as needed to support ADP & Agency.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise R.N./s and related health staff (Program Health Assistants) in the organization and delivery of quality medical/health services to meet the day program needs of participants. Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises one non-supervisory employee. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, Makes recommendations in the hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and NYS Nursing License. Five years related experience and/or training, minimum.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
NYS Registered Nurse License
NYS Driver’s License
Other Skills and Abilities
Supervisory/management experience. Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
- NYS Registered Nurse License / NYS Nursing License
- Minimum five years related nursing experience and/or training
- NYS Driver's License
- Supervisory or management experience
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
What We Do
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Founded in 1950, the agency provides a wide range of programs and services, including education, residential, adult, and employment services, to help individuals achieve a 'Life Without Limits' and live long, rich lives.
