Nursing Supervisor

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The Nursing Supervisor – Day & Community Services serves as the clinical lead for Heart Share's Day Habilitation and Community Services programs, providing oversight of nursing operations, regulatory compliance, medication management, infection prevention, and healthcare coordination. This position supervises nursing staff across multiple locations and partners closely with program leadership, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services.

The role is responsible for promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while ensuring compliance with OPWDD, Department of Health, Medicaid, Justice Center, and agency requirements. As a key member of the leadership team, the Nursing Supervisor supports quality improvement initiatives, maintains clinical standards, and helps drive positive health outcomes across all Day & Community Services programs.

• Provide nursing leadership and clinical oversight across all Day & Community Services programs.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and support nursing staff through regular supervision meetings, field observations, and performance evaluations.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, and retention of nursing personnel.
• Ensure nursing coverage and staffing plans adequately support program operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized nursing practices, clinical procedures, and healthcare protocols.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary nursing resource for Program Directors, Assistant Directors, Supervisors, and Direct Support Professionals.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to support participant health, safety, and person-centered service delivery.
• Participate in strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and program development efforts.

• Ensure implementation of physician orders, treatment recommendations, and nursing interventions.
• Review health assessments, nursing evaluations, medication records, and healthcare documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor participant health needs and coordinate healthcare services, appointments, and follow-up care.
• Support individuals with chronic medical conditions and complex healthcare needs.
• Monitor participant health trends and identify opportunities for preventative healthcare interventions.
• Coordinate communication among physicians, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, care managers, families, residential providers, and program teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and person-centered planning meetings.
• Ensure healthcare supports and safeguards are effectively implemented and monitored.
• Assist programs in addressing participant health concerns, behavioral health needs, and medical emergencies.

• Serve as the clinical lead for infection prevention and public health initiatives throughout Day & Community Services.
• Ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations, guidance, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor communicable disease trends and coordinate appropriate response measures.
• Ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases, outbreaks, and reportable health events as required by DOH regulations.
• Develop and oversee infection prevention and control protocols.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness efforts related to public health concerns and infectious disease management.
• Educate staff regarding infection prevention, disease transmission, vaccination recommendations, personal protective equipment (PPE), and public health best practices.
• Collaborate with local and state public health agencies when required.
• Monitor compliance with health screenings, immunization documentation, and infection control standards.
• Assist in implementing public health directives and emergency response measures.

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