About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Commack, NY 11725Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $97,000.00 Salary/yearMake a Difference. Support Quality Care. Help Change Lives.
For more than 75 years, UCP Long Island has been dedicated to helping individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities achieve greater independence, opportunity, and inclusion. Our mission is simple:
Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Residential Services team as a Nursing Support Administrator. In this role, you'll serve as a clinical leader, ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and continuity of services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout our residential programs.
If you're passionate about leadership, quality improvement, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join UCP Long Island?
✅ Competitive Salary: $90,000 - $97,000
✅ 4 Weeks Paid Vacation
✅ Generous Sick & Personal Time
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ Defined Contribution Pension Plan
✅ Optional 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
✅ Medical & Dental Insurance
✅ Tuition Reimbursement
✅ Company-Paid Base Life Insurance
✅ Voluntary AFLAC Benefits
✅ Paid Professional Training
✅ Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Supporting Individuals with Disabilities
Position Overview
The Nursing Support Administrator provides clinical oversight and support across UCP Long Island's residential programs. This role promotes compliance with OPWDD regulations, strengthens quality assurance efforts, and provides nursing coverage when needed.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical professional with OPWDD experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality person-centered care.
QualificationsKey Responsibilities
Clinical Quality & Compliance
Conduct routine and unannounced chart audits across residential sites
Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency standards
Identify and address documentation concerns
Assist with the development and review of Plans of Nursing Services (PONS)
Support implementation of nursing policies and best practices
Monitor electronic health records and eMAR systems for compliance
Medication Oversight
Complete assigned AMAP medication pourings
Ensure medication preparation and administration procedures meet agency standards
Provide coaching and support to staff regarding medication management
Residential Nursing Support
Provide RN coverage for residences with staffing vacancies
Help ensure continuity of medical care and documentation
Support teams during surveys, inspections, and complex medical situations
On-Call Support
Participate in the nursing on-call rotation
Provide guidance to residential staff and nursing teams
Document calls and ensure timely follow-up when necessary
Staff Training & Development
Deliver training and coaching to DSPs, AMAP staff, and residential leadership
Assist with retraining and corrective action plans following audits or incidents
Promote clinical excellence and professional development
Qualifications
Required
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
Preferred
5+ years of nursing experience
1-2 years of OPWDD experience
Knowledge of
OPWDD regulations
AMAP guidelines
Medication administration practices
PONS development
Clinical documentation standards
Be Part of Something Bigger
Join an organization that has spent decades empowering individuals with disabilities and helping them live fuller, more independent lives.
Apply today and help us continue Creating Life Without Limits.
UCP Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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