Director of Nursing

47 Beacon Light Way
Bradford, PA 16701
800-345-1780
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Description
Responsible for overseeing the provision of medical and nursing care provided to individuals served in residential and ambulatory services. He/she supports physicians, sets nursing policy standards and oversees nursing services provided to individuals across the organizations through consultation with Executive Directors and program managers.
Tasks
- Assessing clients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed, and treatment administered in accordance with Physician's instructions.
- Monitors Medication Administration Documentation so it is done in a timely and efficient manner within the EHR system.
- Providing supervision and support in the management of the clinical/health services departments of assigned affiliates (BLBHS, BLARS, DCI, DBHW)
- Ensuring the scheduling of nursing on call coverage for assigned programs, and supervising contracted staff as necessary.
- Oversight of the agency's medication administration training program, including initial training of staff to pass medications safely, and delegation of required review and observation activities to qualified staff as appropriate.
Qualifications / Education
- PA licensed Registered Nurse
- BSN preferred