Description

Director Nursing - Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

As a Nursing Director, you will lead medical services delivery within the division of Residential and Foster Care Services for Northern Rivers. This also includes oversight of nursing services provided in the agency schools and day treatment. You will oversee policy and protocol development and implementation for health service delivery, and will work with the Medical Director to ensure medical services are provided according to all applicable standards and regulations. You will report to the Chief Officer, Residential & Foster Care Services and you will work on the Albany campus with expectation of some visits to the Schenectady campus.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for medical services including hiring, staff development and retention of staff.
• Oversee policy and protocol development and implementation for health service delivery for the division
• Review existing practices to find efficiencies and establish common protocols between programs when possible.
• Develop relationships with health providers, schools of nursing, and possible services that the agency will contract with for healthcare
• Maintain a strong working relationship with agency leadership including chiefs, directors, and central services.
• Oversee management of billing and managed care relationships relative to these health services.
• Oversee compliance of medical records with all applicable standards and implement recommendations of other quality improvement and regulatory bodies (i.e., COA, IOC, OCFS, SED, OMH, etc.)
• Participate as a member of multi-disciplinary teams with residential services, foster care and the education department in support of coordination of care of youth.
• Position takes part in rotating telephonic on call to support Nursing.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university
• 5 to 7 years of management or supervisory experience
• RN License in New York required.
• Must pass physical.
• Must be able to complete TCI training.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will coordinate appropriate medical care, dental care, and mental health services nursing care/services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional, behavioral and physical needs. You will ensure that medical treatment services meet the requirements of the regulating agency. You will report to a Registered Nurse and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, monitors, and documents the health care of foster children placed within the foster care program, including but are not limited to:

  • Tracking health and dental exams.

  • Scheduling and assisting with psychiatric med reviews for children in the FC program

  • Reviews and documents medical and dental reports and coordinates follow-up as directed

  • Coordinates referrals made to specialty clinics and follows up on recommended tests, treatments, or therapies

  • Follows up regarding emergency room visits and sick visits to ensure that the prescribed medical regimen is being carried out

  • On a case by case basis, completes or coordinates completion of forms required for specific purposes, i.e. school, working papers, or camp

  • Monitors both medical and dental compliance and notifies foster parents and foster care case manager when compliance is in jeopardy

  • Reviews completed examinations, medical consults, and med-ex forms for foster care children and electronically stores as an attachment into chart

• Serves as a liaison between internal and external medical service consultants, foster care supervisor, and foster care case managers

• Serves as a resource to program staff concerning the health status of children in the foster care program, specifically those children with chronic health needs

• Participates in service planning and treatment reviews and clinical meetings as indicated

• Maintains a close working relationship with community-based health care facilities. On a regular basis seek consults and lab work for identified children in the foster care program, reviews bills to ensure accuracy related to service provision, discusses and resolves any problems and obstacles to children accessing appropriate care

• Travel to foster parent homes with the occasional transport is required for this position

Requirements and Education:

• LPN Licensed in New York State

• 1 to 2 years of experience,Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired

• Valid NYS drivers license

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday Pay

• 401 (K) plan

• Life Insurance

• Loan repayment assistance

• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.

Qualifications