DDS Nurse Manager

Open Sky Community Services

$103K — $116K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts required.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
  • Five years of nursing experience, with leadership or supervisory roles.
  • Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism preferred.
  • Knowledge of DDS, DPH, and MAP regulatory requirements is essential.
  • Current BLS certification and valid driver's license required.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff, promoting evidence-based, person-centered care.
  • Ensure quality outcomes through nursing assessments, care planning, and coordination of care.
  • Lead staff development initiatives, including training, performance management, and recruitment efforts.
  • Monitor compliance with various regulatory requirements and support quality improvement activities.
  • Coordinate services with healthcare providers, families, and program teams for effective transitions of care.
  • Oversee Medication Administration Program compliance and manage medication occurrence reporting.

Benefits

  • Excellent supervision and professional development opportunities.
  • Generous paid time off starting at 29 days in the first year, increasing to a maximum of 43 days.
  • Tuition reimbursement for higher education and human services certifications.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription coverage.
  • 403b retirement plan with employer match.
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance coverage.
  • Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Open Sky is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services across our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism Services division. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered nursing care while supporting positive health outcomes, regulatory compliance, and the professional development of nursing staff. The Nurse Manager works collaboratively with program leaders, healthcare providers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote health, wellness, safety, and community integration for the individuals we serve.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to nursing staff while promoting evidence-based and person-centered care practices.
  • Oversee nursing assessments, care planning, health monitoring, documentation, and coordination of care to ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead staff development efforts including coaching, performance management, competency assessment, training, recruitment, and retention initiatives.
  • Monitor compliance with DDS, DPH, MAP, Medicaid, Medicare, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements while supporting quality improvement and risk management activities.
  • Partner with healthcare providers, families, guardians, and program teams to coordinate services, support transitions of care, and address complex healthcare needs.
  • Oversee Medication Administration Program (MAP) compliance, provide training as needed, and manage medication occurrence reporting and corrective action planning.


Qualifications:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts and bachelor's degree in nursing required.
  • Five years of nursing experience, including supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or behavioral health needs preferred.
  • Knowledge of DDS, DPH, MAP, and related regulatory requirements.
  • Current BLS certification, valid driver's license, and strong leadership and communication skills.


Pay Range:

$49.65-$55.81/Hr.

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

  • Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
  • Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
  • We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
  • Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • And more!


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