NURSE SUPERVISOR - NeuSpark PDS

Job Description

Job Description

Introduction to Company:

NeuSpark PDS provides person-centered, community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through a range of residential, day, and community services, we empower people to lead meaningful, self-directed lives with dignity and purpose. Our programs are built around each person’s unique strengths, goals, and needs promoting independence, inclusion, and active participation in community life. NeuSpark PDS’s supports foster choice, connection, and personal growth, while also addressing physical and medical needs with care and respect. At NeuSpark PDS, we don’t just support individuals, we amplify their voices, celebrate their potential, and help spark brighter futures.

Summary: At NeuSpark PDS, the Nursing Supervisor provides dynamic leadership and oversight to a team of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered health services. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and professional development through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support of nursing staff. Acting as both a strategic leader and a hands-on clinical resource, the Nursing Supervisor ensures continuity of care, effective crisis response, and continuous quality improvement. This position plays a vital role in advancing health outcomes, strengthening regulatory compliance, and promoting the well-being of the people supported.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, and ensuring excellence in clinical practice.
• Coach, mentor, and empower nursing staff by serving as a collaborator, facilitator, and trusted resource, cultivating a culture of growth and professional pride.
• Oversee and strengthen medication administration systems, including AMAP training, certification, and supervision, while stepping in as a certifier when needed to maintain continuity of care.
• Design and deliver specialized medical training that reflects a person-centered philosophy, ensuring staff are well-equipped with guidelines, procedures, and practical skills such as AMAP practicums and PONS training.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for newly hired nurses, instilling organizational values and clinical excellence from day one.
• Serve as a clinical leader in times of need, covering RN responsibilities during vacancies or leaves, and ensuring seamless continuity in reporting, incident management, and participation in meetings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards by monitoring documentation, treatment oversight, and medical systems, proactively addressing gaps and promoting best practices.
• Act as a key liaison with hospitals, coordinating discharge planning, maintaining regular communication, and ensuring smooth transitions of care for people supported.
• Partner with the Quality Assurance team to drive an effective QA system, achieving strong regulatory outcomes and continuous improvement in care delivery.
• Represent nursing leadership on agency committees, contributing to decision-making, follow-through, and systems-level improvements.
• Provide responsive leadership in crises, maintaining 24-hour on-call availability and modeling calm, decisive action.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of nursing documentation, MARs, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance, timeliness, and alignment with OPWDD and DOH standards.
• Leverage data and metrics to drive improvement, collaborating on quality measurement initiatives that enhance health outcomes and quality of life for people supported.
• Lead workforce development efforts, including annual performance evaluations, recruitment, hiring, and progressive discipline, ensuring a strong, engaged nursing team.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration by leading team meetings where medical, behavioral, and programmatic supports are integrated for holistic care.
• Champion infection prevention and control, ensuring policies remain current, consistently followed, and aligned with public health guidance.
• Promote employee wellness and preventive health initiatives, encouraging staff to model healthy practices and prioritize their own physical and behavioral health.
• Guide adoption and optimization of electronic health records, supporting staff in maintaining accurate, timely, and effective documentation.
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as needed, adapting to evolving organizational needs and priorities.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS Registered Nurse Licensure required
• AHA or equivalent CPR certification
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations
• Experience supervising licensed nurses and direct care staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a member of a team
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and handle stressful situations when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, people supported, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public
• Must have the ability to implement the program's goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Nursing Services Department.
• Must maintain the oversight of care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the site.
• Must be willing to work in multiple locations.
• Valid NYS Driver’s license highly preferred.

NeuSpark PDS offers comprehensive benefits coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional benefits include transit, parking, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a 403(b) plan. Generous PTO policy includes vacation, sick and personal leave time, as well as 13 paid holidays.

NeuSpark PDS is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for our employees, contractors, and the diverse individuals and families we serve. We value diversity in our workplace because teams are stronger when people bring different perspectives and experiences. NeuSpark PDS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employees and contractors are responsible for maintaining a culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with empathy, kindness, and respect.

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