Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$120k-$123k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: Westchester - Tarrytown, NY 10591
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: 4 Year Degree
- Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $123,000.00 Salary
- Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Job
- Shift: Day
What You’ll Do
- Supervision & Leadership: Directly supervise Nurse Managers, Nursing Coordinators, Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and other clinicians.
- Health Care Coordination: Ensure that all individuals receive comprehensive nursing assessments and care in alignment with their acuity and needs.
- Medication Management: Oversee medication administration and inventory, collaborating with pharmacies and other medical professionals to resolve issues and ensure proper care.
- Policy & Procedure Management: Develop, review, and maintain nursing policies and procedures in compliance with IAHD and OPWDD regulations.
- Quality Initiatives: Implement evidence-based quality initiatives and proactively monitor trends to improve care outcomes.
- Staff Training: Provide and ensure training for staff on medication administration, certifications, and other nursing-related topics (AMAP).
- Compliance Monitoring: Monitor nursing-related information in the electronic health record (EHR) system and generate reports for ongoing improvement.
- On-Call Support: Coordinate with the nursing on-call system and ensure off-hours availability for emergency support and coordination.
- Collaborate with Leadership: Work with the Medical Director and other leadership members regarding complex cases, end-of-life documentation, and critical care needs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with OPWDD regulations and internal standards through regular audits and reporting.
- Risk Management: Identify, minimize, and manage risk to the people we support by developing preventative care plans. Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- BSN or Master’s degree in Nursing required.
- Must be licensed in New York State as a Registered Nurse (RN). Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health record systems, and tools such as eVero.
- Experience with Healthix, StationMD, Long-Term Care, and OPWDD regulations is a plus.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
- Reliable transportation required (valid NYS driver’s license). What IAHD Offers Competitive Salary Full Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Agency-paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan with Financial Guidance Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays Aflac Voluntary Benefits + Wellness Incentives Pre-tax Commuter Benefits PSLF-eligible Employer (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Access to EAP & Exclusive Employee Discount Programs Tuition Reimbursement upon completion of two years of employment Location: Various Openings in The Bronx, NY & Westchester County Schedule: Full-Time Vaccination: Must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19) Travel Required: Up to 50% travel to various IAHD programs or within the community. Join IAHD’s mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Apply today and help shape innovative programs that support inclusion, creativity, and community engagement. Join IAHD’s mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Apply today and help shape innovative programs that support inclusion, creativity, and community engagement. IAHD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will supervise clinical staff and ensure high-quality nursing care through comprehensive assessments and medication management. They are also responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, developing nursing policies, and managing risk across various programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BSN or Master's degree in Nursing and a valid New York State Registered Nurse license. A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience is preferred, along with proficiency in electronic health record systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at Confidential Employer a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 53% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 5% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in New York | 249 active | 5,855 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 53% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New York Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment249 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 92 in the last 30 days | 65 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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