+ Knowledge of latest developments in health care strategies to support people with I/DD. + Creates and implements health care initiatives at agency, program, and personal level. + Provides leadership and direction to Residential and Day Program nursing department. + Participates in orientation and training for newly hired staff, as needed. + Ensures compliance with all AMAP policies and procedures. + Provides assessment of medical/nursing needs for the people we support in program. + Communicates with all Agency Nurses on all external health care activities including, but not limited to hospitalizations, discharges, surgeries, and urgent care. + Assists in the development of new programs to improve delivery of services; including the identification of resources to address the clinical needs of all individuals. + Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to Nursing; communicates and interprets policies and procedures to all Nursing staff. + Ensures regulatory compliance through review of nursing reports and nursing documentation and timely corrective action plan for all medical audits and reviews. + Participates or leads in agency committees, assures implementation of recommendations. + Acts as a clinical resource in incident investigations as needed (requires the satisfactory completion of Training Program for Incident Investigators). + Completes mandated reporting requirements. Requirements + 5+ years nursing experience + 3+ years in a supervisory capacity. + Valid New York State Registered Nurse's License. + Bachelor’s degree in nursing. + Knowledge of state and federal regulations (OPWDD, OMH, DOH, etc.)  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Day 1 Benefits + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) + Short Term & Long Term Disability + Training & Development + Wellness Resources