Job Description
UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75+ years of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!
General Purpose of the Job
This RN provides broad clinical support across UCP’s residential programs. The nurse strengthens regulatory compliance, supports continuity of care, and assists with coverage needs across the agency. This role requires strong OPWDD experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to step into varied environments without losing accuracy or accountability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to (Other duties may be assigned):
Clinical and Compliance Support
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled chart reviews and audits for all residential sites to ensure compliance with OPWDD and agency standards.
- Identify documentation gaps and follow up with residence nurses and supervisors to correct issues promptly.
- Assist with the creation, revision, and training of PONS for individuals across programs.
- Reinforce and support implementation of nursing policies and procedures, escalating concerns when required.
- Monitor and support utilization of electronic MAR and health records to ensure regulatory compliance.
Medication Management
- Complete AMAP pourings as assigned and ensure medications are prepared accurately and in compliance with agency protocols.
- Provide coaching to AMAP staff when patterns of medication errors or knowledge gaps are identified.
Coverage and Support
- Provide RN coverage for residences with vacant nursing roles, maintaining continuity of care, medical follow-up, and required documentation.
- Support residential teams during transitions, complex medical events, or surveys and survey preparation.
On-Call Responsibilities
- Participate in the nursing on-call rotation, providing timely and appropriate guidance to DSPs, supervisors, and residence nurses.
- Document all calls in accordance with agency standards and ensure follow-up occurs within the required timeframe.
Training and Staff Development
- Deliver training and coaching to DSPs, AMAP personnel, and residential leadership as assigned.
- Support corrective action and re-training efforts following incidents, audits, or survey findings.
Qualified candidates for the Nursing Support Administrator position will have:
- Current NYS Registered Nurse license
- 5+ years of nursing experience preferred
- 1 to 2 years related OPWDD experience and/or training with working knowledge of OPWDD regulations, AMAP guidelines, medication administration practices, PONS development, and documentation standards preferred
- Valid NYS driver’s license
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation
- General Purpose of the Job Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the overall health and safety of the individuals served.
- Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
- 4 Weeks’ Vacation
- Generous Sick, Personal, and Holiday Time
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Optional 403B Retirement Plan
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer