Vinfen

VP of Nursing

Location US-MA-Cambridge
ID 2025-4008
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
Yes
Salary
USD $0.00/Yr.

Overview

The Vice President (VP) of Nursing works in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to support a culture of health promotion, disease intervention, and professional supervision of the nursing staff for the clients Vinfen serves. The VP of Nursing exercises considerable autonomous clinical and administrative judgment in the service of client care. They develop, implement, and monitor program based medical policies and procedures in areas including but not limited to: Medication Administration Program (MAP), Department of Public Health Medication Administration Programs for licensed clinics, program development/maintenance, implementation, staffing, and compliance; assessment of client medical conditions; and medical case management of clients.
  • Recruits, selects, and supervises nurses in collaboration with Directors and Assistant Directors or Nursing for Vinfen programs in conjunction with field managers.
  • Provides direction and clinical supervision in collaboration with the Directors and/or Assistant Directors of Nursing to the nurses assigned to outreach oriented, residential, day habilitation programs, and clubhouses regarding nursing and medical related issues. Collaborates on staff hiring appropriate to the position. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and achieving clinical, operational, and financial goals.
  • In collaboration with the Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing trains nurses and staff to adhere to nursing related policies, procedures, and regulations. Collaborates with field management, provides coaching, implements recognition and rewards programs, conducts performance planning and review sessions, and provides guidance on career development. Supports continuing education of nursing staff in areas relevant to Vinfen's mission. Applies counseling, disciplinary, and corrective action programs, as necessary.
  • Develops medication and related policies and procedures to ensure conformance with regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations. Communicates changes in policies and procedures to the field staff in collaboration with the Division leaders.
  • Provides technical assistance and assigns periodic site reviews to the Directors and/or Assistant Director of Nursing; and/or coordinate reviews conducted by other nurses.
  • recommends and monitors corrective actions. Reviews all medication occurrence reports in conjunction with their appropriate management team; and medically related critical incidents; manages responses, as appropriate. Tracks trends, produces and presents monthly report for medication occurrences; proposes quality improvements, as needed.
  • Evaluates performance of nursing staff in conjunction with DOSs/VPs. VP Nursing MA Admin
  • Reviews MAP training curriculum and updates in collaboration with their appropriate management team, as needed.
  • Participates in case conferences along with the Directors and Assistant Director of Nursing on a regular basis to support field staff.
  • Participates in agency committees related to health and safety of clients and employees.
  • Develops, in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer, initiatives to promote client and employee health and wellness. Develops educational materials that promote prevention and early intervention with illness processes common to Vinfen's population served.
  • Serves as a key spokesperson for Vinfen on nursing/medical related issues with DPH, DMH, DDS, and other outside health care agencies in concert with Vinfen's Chief Medical Officer.
  • Provides 24-hour on-call coverage for nursing related issues in conjunction with their management team.
  • Maintains professional knowledge on health care and human service issues and trends as related to medical care, medication administration, and emerging best practices for the persons Vinfen serves.
  • Consults with other medical professionals, as needed to ensure the health and safety of clients.
  • Serves as liaison to all external organizations in nursing/medical related areas.
  • Assists other Vinfen departments with related activities as appropriate.
  • Performs other related duties, as required.

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
  • 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
  • Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
  • Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
  • Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

- BSN required; Master's degree (MSN preferred) in a related field required.

 

- A minimum of fifteen years' psychiatric/medical nursing experience required, at least five of which must have been as a supervisor of a nursing staff. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

 

- Certification in Lean Six Sigma preferred. 

  • Knowledge of current Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies, procedures, and laws
  • Ability to exercise considerable clinical judgment
  • Knowledge and use of different communication styles
  • Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in communications
  • Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills, facilitation skills

Pay Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.

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