Summary: Under the guidance of the Assistant Executive Director Clinical Services the Director, Clinicalis responsible for the implementation and facilitation of nursing service delivery strategies approved by the Executive Designee. The incumbent collaborates with the administration, utilizes, and facilitates resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each service recipient to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate service recipient’s care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the agency.
Job Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility and accountability for all assigned clinical aspects delivered throughout agency programs as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for providing nursing services to service recipients, development and implementation of preventive health services for individuals with developmental disabilities within The Arc of Union County, Inc.
- Maintain ongoing monitoring and documentation of residents’ health needs, identify emerging health needs and provide appropriate guidance and interventions.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of preventive health services for individuals with developmental disabilities within The Arc of Union County, Inc. Facilitate and perform health assessments for individuals served utilizing the nursing process and within the scope of practice.
- Oversee the ongoing monitoring and documentation of residents health needs, identify emerging health needs and provide appropriate guidance and interventions.
- Promotes a safe, secure, and dependable environment promoting a higher quality of life for service recipients. Considers the unique characteristics and needs of each individual as expressed by the individual and others who know the person, such as family, friends, service providers, etc. Maintain a positive, healthy, and stimulating therapeutic environment for service recipients.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in nursing required and a current R.N. License.
- 10 or more years’ experience working in a long-term care setting with significant clinical experience in a related field serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Minimum 4 years of successful middle level to upper management supervisory experience required.
- Maintain Current New Jersey Nurses License by enrolling in CEUs.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of knowledge, abilities and skills outlined above. Thorough knowledge of all DDD, CMS, CARF, CQL, Adult Day Habilitation Certification standards and other external regulations and requirements.
- Must have strong management, leadership, planning and communication skills. Flexibility and sense of humor. Demonstrate ability to thrive and perform in an ever-changing, fast paced, and demanding environment.
- Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements. Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person