Assistant Director of Healthcare Services

May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Randolph is currently looking for an Assistant Director of Healthcare Services to assist the Director of Healthcare Services with the provision of nursing, medical services and healthcare training for our school and residential programs. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience in a nursing leadership position, a strong ability to work with a team, demonstrated skill in training and education effectiveness, confidence and experience to make independent clinical judgement, and a knowledge of the Human Services field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DHS with supervision of overall medical/nursing care of individuals served in school and residential programs.
• Assist the DHS with supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organizational policies to promote optimal wellness of staff and students in the school and residential settings.
• Provide direct supervision, training, guidance and support to the nurses to ensure the program functions at a high level on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop, manage and conduct healthcare and medication administration trainings to staff and students per regulatory and organization requirements
• Ensure that staff demonstrates proficiencies according to Work Performance Standards
• Ensure appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, and medical management is in place for current students across settings.
• Ensure the development of appropriate documentation and monitoring systems in conjunction with the DHS
• Serve as a liaison between individuals served, families, physicians, healthcare providers, community agencies, and employees to ensure continuity of care
• Involvement in committees, school leadership meetings and program management meetings as necessary
• Educate employees on policies and standard operating practices
• Take part in healthcare assessments as needed
• Participation in an on-call rotation
• Act for and in place of the DHS if the DHS is not in being. This is carried out with respect and dignity and in accordance with May Center policies and procedures.
• Qualifications
• Current RN license in the state of Massachusetts
• BSN degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 5 years related nursing experience as an RN and experience navigating the healthcare system in the state
• Previous experience with training and education
• Previous experience with individuals with development disabilities and human services
• Previous experience supervising RNs and LPNs
• Experience with individuals that exhibit significantly challenging behaviors, SIB and aggression.

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

Apply now and shape the next generation of educational excellence at May Institute. Your leadership can change lives.

Read Full Description