Director of Health Services (Registered Nurse)

Description

Job Type: Full-time, Benefit-eligible Position

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience)

Location: Newton, MA

Supervisor: Deputy Director

Schedule: 32 hours per week, on-site, emergency medical on-call

Purpose: Since 1972 Pathway to Possible (P2P) has been providing housing and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide housing, support, and advocacy for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities - and their families - while erasing barriers, building confidence, empowering independence, and expanding opportunities that enrich their lives and their communities.

Job Summary

The Director of Health Services (DHS) is a member of the P2P leadership team and reports directly to the Deputy Director. The DHS is committed to the P2P mission and the well-being and independence of the individuals we serve. The DHS is responsible for ensuring P2P agency compliance with the DDS required Medication Administration Program (MAP). As a member of the leadership team this position works to establish agency policy and standards regarding client medical care. In addition to setting policy and providing medication oversight, the DHS will provide on-going staff training on relevant medical concerns and trends in the IDD population, facilitate vaccination clinics and broker relationships with client medical care providers and outside pharmacies that serve P2P clients.

• Attend weekly leadership meetings; provide strategic direction for P2P to ensure compliance with DDS client care requirements.
• Manage, document, and supervise quarterly medication audits at each program; this includes following MAP procedures in conjunction with the program manager.

- Provide oversight post-audits of any documented concerns.

• Develop, train, and implement weekly MAP audits by assigned Direct Care staff.
• Provide high-level oversight of the medical care of the individuals supported by P2P, including but not limited: to contacting physicians, communicating with guardians, and following up with Program Managers.
• Develop and provide staff training on medical care topics such as client diet/nutrition, durable medical equipment, and diagnoses.
• Respond to medical emergencies by providing guidance and direction via phone.
• Oversee new client referral medical intake reviews.
• Act as Emergency Medical On-Call; nights, weekends and holidays as back up to the Program Manager On-call.

- The Program Manager On-Call triages calls as they come in and directs staff to the Medical On-Call as needed.

- Medical On-Call acts as MAP consultant when the pharmacy is not available.

- Medical On-Call provides guidance and support to staff on duty and can communicate with hospitals and physicians remotely.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for oversight, training and coordination of agency health services;
• Schedule, conduct and document Medication Administration Trainings according to the Medication Administration Program (MAP) regulations;
• Liaison with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Department of Public Health (DPH) on the MAP Training Program and related healthcare programs and initiatives;
• On-call responsibilities for client medical issues.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse with MAP Trainer certification.
• Valid Mass. Driver's license;
• At least five years of experience with emphasis on community-based nursing services for individuals with developmental disabilities;

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
2. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and problem solve.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Outstanding time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
7. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Must be able to work/commute to the Newton office.

Certifications:

• MAP Trainer Certification (or the ability to a become a map trainer within the first 6 months)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.