Director of Nursing (RN) - Pillar Care Continuum
Overview
Strategic clinical leader overseeing nursing operations across residential and day programs. This role drives quality care and compliance while shaping clinical excellence.
What You'll Do18
- 1Partner with senior leadership to define and execute strategic initiatives that advance clinical excellence
- 2Collaborate with Operations and HR to support onboarding training and staff development
- 3Analyze data audits and stakeholder feedback to identify trends and improve performance
- 4Maintain policies procedures and clinical practices to ensure compliance with NJ Department of Health DDD HCBS and DHS regulations
- 5Lead quality assurance initiatives including chart audits and regulatory readiness activities
- 6Provide leadership and oversight of all clinical operations across residential and day program settings
- 7Supervise mentor and support RN and LPN staff to ensure safe evidence-based care
- 8Oversee medication administration protocols and maintain clinical authority across sites
- 9Serve as liaison between nursing staff families and external providers
- 10Ensure timely accurate clinical documentation and compliance with regulatory standards
- 11Lead continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance care delivery and outcomes
- 12Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans
- 13Review and approve health nursing components of Individualized Service Plans ISPs
- 14Provide direct clinical care including wound care IV therapy and medication management
- 15Participate in on-call rotation to support after-hours clinical needs
- 16Manage training and certification for medication administration across residential programs
- 17Coordinate medical appointments documentation across all programs
- 18Travel daily weekly throughout New Jersey to provide clinical oversight and meet supervisory visit standards
Requirements7
- 1Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in New Jersey
- 2Minimum 7 years of clinical experience including at least 2 years in supervisory or management roles
- 3Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN; Master’s in Health Administration or Public Health preferred
- 4Experience in DDD home care home health geriatrics or infusion services
- 5Strong knowledge of NJ DDD regulations HCBS waiver requirements and medication administration standards
- 6Ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs
- 7Familiarity with exposure control plan Category 2 classifications
Salary Insight
$115 - $125k per year
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