Director of Nursing (Suffolk County, NY) Job Category : Clinical Staff 300 Requisition Number : DIREC Posted: April 27, 2026 Full-Time Location Showing 1 location Benefits Very affordable health and dental & vision insurance (family coverage included) Company Matching 403(b) program Generous Paid Time Off policy Tuition and textbook reimbursement Qualifications Must be a current NYS Licensed Registered Nurse. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years of nursing experience with three years in the ID/DD field. Previous training and Quality Assurance experience preferred. Knowledge of OPWDD regulations. Valid driver’s license. Experience working with people with Autism is preferred. Must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 10 years of initial Licensure. Responsibilities Directly supervise Residential RNs in the assigned cluster. Function as a coach, collaborator, facilitator, and support system for Residential Nurses. Collaborate with RN Educator to ensure AMAP training, certification and supervision of AMAPs within the assigned cluster; complete AMAP certifications as needed. Collaborate with RN Education to develop specialized medical training, including medical guidelines and procedures; ensure a PCP approach to trainings and guidelines; ensure all program staff receives adequate medical training; support Residential Nurses with additional training needs (e.g., AMAP practicums, PEG tube training, etc.). Provide orientation training of newly hired nurses, as assigned. Function as the Residential RN for RN vacancy or leave of absence in the assigned cluster. Ensure medical department regulatory compliance by oversight of treatment and documentation; monitor compliance of medical systems within the assigned cluster. Function as a hospital discharge planner for hospitalized individuals; initiate Surgical Review Committee (if indicated), conduct ongoing collaboration with hospital personnel, visit hospitalized individuals regularly, and assist RNs with discharge training of all staff. Work closely with agency QA team to ensure a functional, effective QA system and ensure regulatory compliance and successful DQA audit outcomes. Participate and follow through on recommendations from committees as assigned (i.e., Training Committee, IRC, BRC and Directors Committee). Assume basic responsibilities during RN vacancy to include report writing, incident reporting, and attendance at review meetings. Respond to emergency situations via 24‑hour, Monday–Friday on‑call status. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr