Job Title: Director of Nursing - IDD Services
Job Code: HCM033/Director, Nurse
Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)
Job Hours: Daytime (emergency on-call as needed) - Times May Vary
Base Location: Newton (hybrid worksite across Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton and Clayton County)
Division/Department/Program: Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) Services
The Director of Nursing - IDD Services is responsible for overseeing nursing practice and healthcare delivery across all IDD programs. This position ensures high-quality, person-centered, trauma-informed care while maintaining compliance with Georgia DBHDD, Medicaid waiver requirements, NADD standards, and CCBHC frameworks. The role drives clinical excellence through leadership of nursing teams, standardized healthcare practices, and integrated care for individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric needs. Key responsibilities include staff training and development, quality and risk management, interdisciplinary collaboration, policy development, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective healthcare services across multiple sites in Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton and Clayton counties. The Director of Nursing - IDD Services reports to the Senior Director - IDD Services and works directly with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure health-related needs are identified, addressed and monitored with standardized best practice that is supported through protocols, record reviews, training and supervision. The Director of Nursing - IDD collaborates with Program Leaders, Training & Professional Development, and Health Informatics to promote clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued access to education/training.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Leadership and direct supervision of nursing staff and other non-licensed staff (e.g. care coordinator)
- Complete biennial assessment of management of medications for IDD residential services
- Provide support and coverage for IDD Services as back for assigned RN
- Serve as a clinical nursing leader and subject-matter expert within the organization.
- Ensure nursing services are person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with evidence-based and/or informed best practices
- Ensure development and oversight of individualized healthcare plans aligned with ISP goals
- Monitor health outcomes, preventive care, risk management and quality improvement strategies
- Monitor incident reports, medication errors, health-related risks, and corrective action plans.
- Implement and monitor program specific outcomes and performance improvement initiatives.
- Implement and assess delivery of nursing services in accordance with Georgia Board of Nursing regulations, and in compliance with VPH policies and all external review organization standards not limited to: DBHDD, DCH-Medicaid COMP/NOW & HCBS rules, NADD, CCBHC, HFR
- Ensure comprehensive, individualized healthcare planning and coordination for individuals served
- Oversee medication management, health assessments, chronic condition care, and acute care coordination. Completes clinical reviews for level 3 and above HRST
- Provide guidance on implementing ISP strategies that are measurable, goal-focused, and aligned with participant needs.
- Support safe and effective transitions across care settings (residential, hospital, community, etc.)
- Manage incident reporting, investigations, and crisis response efforts
- Maintains knowledge about View Point Health programs and services to support continued education and training within an integrated clinical care model
- Develop, implement and oversee comprehensive nursing and health-related training for all types of Residential programming
- Delivering education and training to various disciplines (Direct Care Professionals, Residential Care Providers, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse) across all types of residential programs.
- Ensure training meets regulations and organizational requirements, using methods to assess staff competency and provide remediation as needed. Topics may include: Medication administration and safety - Proxy Care, health monitoring and documentation, emergency response and crisis support, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, supporting individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs, and Positive Behavior Support Training
- Develop, review, and implement nursing and health-related policies and procedures.
- Ensure consistency of nursing practices throughout IDD services.
- Communicate effectively with individuals served, families, guardians, staff, and external partners.
- Promotes a culture of accountability and Just Culture Principles
Additional Functions include:- On-call responsibilities for urgent health or safety issues
- Collaborates with leadership and participates in meetings and strategic planning activities
- Explores continued education, training and learning opportunities using internal and external resources
- Participates in external meetings, agency committees, initiatives and/or special projects and tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, four (4) years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse; or eight (8) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (HCP073) or position equivalent, two (2) years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, six (6) years of which as a supervisor and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supporting individuals with dual diagnosis (IDD and mental health conditions)
- Prior leadership experience in multi-program or multi-site organizations
- Five (5) to seven (7) years plus of progressive nursing experience, including working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- Strong knowledge of DBHDD and CARF standards, COMP/NOW Waiver guidelines, and HCBS regulations
Requirements/Competencies:- Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
- Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
- Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
- Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
- Ability to travel across program sites and respond to on-call or urgent clinical situations as needed
Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Benefits (for qualified employees):- State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
- Paid New Hire Training
- Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
- No employee deduction for Social Security
- Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
- Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
