Oversee and support a team of LPNs and RNs; evaluate their performance and implement corrective action as needed. Direct the quality of nursing assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implementation, and evaluation. Monitor the nursing delegation process in conjunction with the Medical Director. Ensure required training is completed, review delegation decisions, and develop procedures for assigned tasks. Conduct the medical assessment of referred individuals and collaborate with the Intake Coordinator to determine appropriateness for placement in the community. Oversee and coordinate the nursing intake process, service plan, Minimum Data Set, and other meetings related to the nursing care of the individual being served. Develop and lead medical and clinical training in conjunction with the Medical Director. Apply expert clinical judgment to care situations based on accepted nursing standards, state administrative codes, contract obligations, policies, procedures, and corporate Quality of Care standards. Evaluate nursing staff’s knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policies. Conduct on-going quality assurance and improvement audits; implement changes as needed. Develop systems to effectively coordinate and integrate care using community resources in collaboration with Clinical Team and others. Compile and analyze QA data and make recommendations; coordinate responses to address widespread QA concerns within a state as needed. Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and supervise, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plans. Review documents and revise all nursing-related care plans on a regular basis. Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services.