Assistant Director of Nursing; RN

• DESE - MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; helps individuals (ages 6-22); program nested within Family Support
• HBTS - Home-Based Therapeutic Services are intensive services that help families with children with moderate-severe behavioral health, developmental, or physical disabilities. RI only

Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Location: Fall River, MA

Job :893

# of Openings:0

Job # - 893

Position
:
Assistant Director of Nursing - Healthcare Services (RN)

Department
: MA Residential

Schedule
:
Full-Time

Pay Rate
: $95,000-$105,000 annual salary

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

• Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

• Active RN licensure in the state of MA, BSN preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing experience required, including experience supporting individuals with IDD, ABI, complex medical needs, behavioral health needs, aging populations, or other individuals receiving community-based services.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory, management, clinical leadership, or nurse educator experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DDS regulations, ABI Waiver requirements, MAP regulations, HCSIS reporting requirements, person-centered planning practices, and applicable Massachusetts healthcare regulations preferred.
• Experience with residential services, day services, quality assurance activities, regulatory compliance, incident management, and interdisciplinary care coordination strongly preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within agency-required time frames.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and maintain eligibility for employment in DDS-funded programs.

• Provide clinical oversight and consultation across assigned IDD and ABI residential programs, ensuring nursing services are person-centered, timely, coordinated, and responsive to each individual's health, communication, behavioral, and support needs.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing, residential operations, program leadership, direct support professionals, families, guardians, primary care providers, specialists, pharmacies, hospitals, DDS representatives, and other community partners to coordinate care, resolve clinical concerns, and ensure continuity of services.
• Assist in the oversight and supervision of Healthcare Managers, LPNs, and other nursing personnel, including coaching, performance monitoring, training, and support related to clinical practices and regulatory compliance.
• Review and monitor health assessments, nursing plans, physician orders, medication administration records, treatment protocols, hospital discharge instructions, and other clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, implementation, and follow-through.
• Ensure compliance with DDS regulations, ABI Waiver requirements, MAP regulations, HCSIS reporting requirements, licensing standards, accreditation standards, and agency policies and procedures.
• Support safe medication administration and Medication Administration Program (MAP) compliance through consultation, observation, record review, competency support, audits, corrective action, and collaboration with approved trainers, consultants, pharmacists, and healthcare providers.
• Conduct…