Director of Nursing

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.
• Support organizational policy development, compliance initiatives, and continuous quality improvement projects.
• Uphold JCCA’s values of equity, inclusion, and respect, modeling excellence in leadership and care delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related advanced degree preferred.
• Current New York State RN license in good standing.
• Proven nursing management experience, including oversight of staff, budgets, and clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, health care delivery systems, and quality improvement practices.
• Experience in pediatric, adolescent, or family health settings strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, generous paid-time-off.