Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON) – OPWDD Programs

New York | Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing and medical services across OPWDD-certified residential programs. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and continuous improvement of clinical services for individuals supported in residential and family care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing and medical services.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD, CMS, and DOH regulations.
• Conduct audits, assessments, program visits, and quality assurance reviews.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and healthcare providers.
• Support staff training, policy development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure programs remain audit-ready.
• Travel between facilities to provide clinical oversight and operational support.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BSN required; Master’s preferred
• 5+ years of nursing experience with 2+ years in leadership
• Experience in OPWDD-certified homes, community residences, or nursing homes
• Supervisory experience required
• Valid driver’s license required
• CPR/First Aid certifications preferred

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts

Pride Global and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.