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Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), Inc.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), Inc., Melville, New York, us, 11775

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"Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!"

Job Summary QSAC is searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing who has experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. If you are a compassionate registered nurse with supervisory experience looking for a rewarding opportunity, then consider us and join our team!

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 annually.

The Assistant Director of Nursing will be responsible for overseeing all day to day operations regarding the medical well-being of the people receiving supports. This position will be responsible for site visits to multiple locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Long Island.

Responsibilities Medical Administration/Compliance

Conduct random audits of medical policies & procedures to ensure compliance

Maintains compliance with OPWDD regulations at all times

Respond to all emergent situations

Administer PPDs to staff and individuals

Assist with medical policy development

Consult with MDs to ensure optimal medical treatments are provided to people being supported

Work closely with clinicians to plan best course of treatment for maximum health of people being supported

Ensure certifications are up to date for all medical staff

Provide telephone triage as needed

Be available 24/7 for on-call support via QSAC phone

Training & Management

Provide training and in services for Nurses and Medical Coordinators

Supervise Nursing Staff and Medical Coordinators

Conduct monthly staff meetings and attend all meetings, committee/specialty, and provide feedback to staff

Provide AMAP, CPI 2, enteral feeding training to AMAP staff

Travel to different locations throughout NYC and Long Island is required

Qualifications & Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's with 3-5 years RN experience required

Valid driver's license is required to conduct site visits to multiple sites/Residences

1-3 years of staff management experience required

1-3 years of staff training experience highly preferred

Maintains a cooperative relationship among teams by communicating information; responding to requests, building rapport & participating in team problem-solving methods

In-depth knowledge of OPWDD/legal regulations and best practices in healthcare

Excellent team management skills are essential

Mission QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)

Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage (for FT staff)

Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually

Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)

Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)

403(b) Retirement with Employer Match

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

For quick apply: Please send your resume to jobs@qsac.com

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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