Director of Nursing & Clinical Services

Momentum is seeking a Director of Nursing & Clinical Services to oversee Momentum's nursing staff, nursing operations, and clinical education. As the Director of Nursing & Clinical Services, you will evaluate and direct all nursing staff, establish goals to meet the organizations needs, while creating and enforcing Momentum and licensing policies.

This position oversees staff throughout the San Fernando Valley and Thousand Oaks area.


Benefits (Full-time):

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• Retirement Plan (403B)

Director of Nursing & Clinical Services Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises licensed nursing staff in a ICF setting
• Provides direct licensed care and support, as needed, to meet operational needs and to maintain current skill and knowledge of care provisions in a ICF setting
• Collaborates with Administration to facilitate strong working relationships, to support clinical needs
• Onboards and trains new and current nursing staff
• Provides ongoing education classes and in-service education
• Implements new procedures and training for clinical staff on policies and procedures
• Coordinates, updates, evaluates and implements programs to meet regulatory requirements
• Organize departmental and discipline-specific needs
• Makes assessments to improve quality care of people supported
• Reviews and implements treatments and services of each person supported
• Makes recommendations for cost and quality strategies, works within budget
• Promotes effective parent/family relationships by reporting concerns with a supportive and constructive approach
• Provides in-service training in the areas of client health needs, emergency procedures and infection control
• Performs other duties assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduate of a Board of Registered Nursing approved school with a current California Registered Nurse's License; required
• Minimum Five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; required
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in education, teaching, or in-service education; required
• Previous supervisory or management experience; required
• Previous experience in the care and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities; preferred
• Masters in Nursing; preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to and from different sites
• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.


JOB CODE: 3030-3132 Greater Los Angeles Director of Nursing