Director of Nursing

Greystone Programs seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to set the strategic direction for nursing services across the agency’s residential and day services. The role makes high-level clinical and operational decisions, resolves complex health-related issues, and supervises nurses, with responsibility for nursing assessments, individualized health care plans, and the AMAP medication administration program. The Director serves as the agency’s chief clinical authority, works with executive leadership and outside healthcare providers, and has final responsibility for compliance with OPWDD regulations. External Healthcare Partnerships and Systems Leadership Work with hospital leadership to improve emergency department experiences, hospital admissions, discharge planning, and continuity of care. Identify opportunities for formal partnerships, shared training, and coordinated healthcare services. Staff Education and Clinical Competency Development Evaluate the effectiveness of staff education and clinical training through competency assessments, direct observations, and measurable improvements in practice across nursing, direct support, and supervisory staff. Healthcare Innovation and Technology Integration Explore and advance the integration of innovative healthcare technologies to support proactive health monitoring, early identification of emerging health concerns, timely intervention, and improved health outcomes and quality of life for individuals served. Clinical Quality Improvement Lead clinical quality improvement initiatives using incident trends, audit findings, health outcomes, and other performance measures. Senior Leadership Present clinical trends, operational recommendations, and quality improvement results to executive leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing NYS RN License Minimum of 5+ years of senior leadership experience Previous experience in an OPWDD setting This position works Monday - Friday with some on-call responsibility. It is based in Hopewell Junction with some travel to program sites in Orange, Ulster and Dutchess counties.