About the role
Position Summary
JCCA is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative direction to all nursing staff within JCCA's Medical Program. This leader ensures the delivery of equitable, high-quality, and compassionate therapeutic services to children and youth (ages 0–21) in care.
The DON will oversee nursing operations across Bronx and Brooklyn sites, supporting both primary care and psychiatric/mental health services to promote prevention, effective treatment, and optimal wellness for every young person served.
Additionally, the DON will act as a clinical consultant to other agency programs, collaborating closely with Human Resources to promote a culture of safety, health, and excellence for clients, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Development
• Provide visionary leadership and direct supervision to nursing and administrative staff across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with agency mission and clinical excellence standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a supportive, high-performance team culture.
• Partner with HR to ensure compliance with labor agreements, agency policies, and state and federal regulations.
• Lead ongoing professional development initiatives, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
Clinical Oversight & Compliance
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate care for children and youth in foster care and residential programs.
• Maintain full compliance with ACS, OCFS, NYS, and Managed Care Organization mandates and standards.
• Conduct ongoing program audits, quality reviews, and clinical performance evaluations to meet short- and long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with the VP of Clinical Services to develop, implement, and monitor departmental budgets and resource allocation.
Program Development & Integration
• Partner with Compliance, Data Analytics & Quality (CDQ) and Information Technology teams to optimize electronic health record (EHR) systems and reporting processes.
• Support the development of integrated care models that bridge medical, mental health, and therapeutic services.
• Provide consultative expertise to agency programs on medical policies, infection control, and health and safety protocols.
• Strengthen relationships within the professional, community, and public health networks to enhance service coordination and visibility.
Organizational Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between medical, clinical, and administrative teams, ensuring smooth communication and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
