IDD Director of Health Services (RN)

community settings.

The Director will partner closely with executive leadership and clinical teams to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen clinical practices, and promote the health and well-being of those served.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the nursing and health services team

• Supervise and support nursing staff and health service coordinators

• Monitor healthcare coordination for individuals with complex or high-risk medical needs

• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations and healthcare standards

• Oversee medication management practices and health protocols

• Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and healthcare documentation

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and service planning 🤝

• Provide guidance to residential staff regarding medical and psychiatric needs

• Support hospital discharge planning and coordination of medical emergencies

• Develop and maintain health policies, procedures, and quality oversight systems

• Train staff on medical protocols and consumer health needs 📋

Qualifications

Required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Experience in human services, community healthcare, or related settings

Preferred
• BSN
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Familiarity with state regulatory environments and residential services

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical leadership and nursing oversight

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to train, mentor, and support multidisciplinary staff

• Knowledge of complex medical and psychiatric conditions

• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance experience

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 🚗

• Ability to travel between program locations

• Participation in nursing on-call rotation as needed