NURSING MANAGER

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75+ years of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

 We are seeking a Nurse Manger to provide services and oversight for our nursing department in our Adult Day Services program serving intellectually and developmentally disabled adults.

General Purpose of the Job Maintain highest quality professionalism in nursing services.  Schedule, organize, assign, train, implement and provide oversight of any and all ADP nursing services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Assist, support and counsel management of Adult Day Programs & Services regarding health and safety issues for program participants & staff.
4. Schedule and arrange for needed nursing coverage of all Adult Day Programs & Services.  Includes receiving and making early hour calls for per diem coverage.
5. Assures all regulatory requirements are maintained as per OPWDD, Dept. of Health, OSHA, and any other legal and agency rules, regulations, polices.
6. 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.
7. 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. 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   

 NYS Registered Nurse License

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school (Bachelor’s preferred).   Five years related experience and/or training, minimum. 

UCP offers comprehensive medical and dental insurances, retirement plans including a defined contribution pension plan and optional 403b plan, tuition reimbursement, voluntary Aflac and whole life plans, generous paid time off including four (4) weeks vacation plus sick, personal and holiday time.

UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.