At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Senior Director of Nursing to serve as Aspire’s senior nursing leader, responsible for the overall quality, consistency, and strategic direction of nursing services across Aspire’s multi-state footprint. This role strengthens Aspire’s nursing infrastructure in response to increasing medical complexity, aging populations, and organizational growth. The Senior Director of Nursing establishes enterprise standards for nursing practice and medication management, reduces clinical and regulatory risk, and ensures nursing investments translate into measurable improvements in quality, compliance, and outcomes for the people we serve. The role works in close partnership with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Workforce Development to ensure nursing services are aligned, sustainable, and responsive to evolving needs. This leader must reside within and be willing to travel regularly throughout Aspire’s service footprint (MA, CT, NH, MD, VT).

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Clinical Leadership & Risk Reduction 

• Serve as Aspire’s senior nursing authority, accountable for nursing practice quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all states and service lines. 
• Reduce clinical and regulatory risk by strengthening medication oversight, standardizing documentation practices, and proactively addressing trends in incidents through root cause analysis, hospitalizations, and audit findings. 
• Ensure consistent, timely nurse involvement in medication changes, hospital discharges, program transitions, and high-risk incident review, positioning nursing as a proactive clinical partner. 
• Establish nurse-led oversight of medication administration practices to reduce risk exposure for DSPs and programs. 
• Oversee our multi-state footprint, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices.  

Nursing Structure, Scope of Practice & Accountability 

• Design and implement a standardized, enterprise-wide nursing model that clearly defines roles, scopes of practice, caseload expectations, supervision structures, and delegation practices. 
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for both internal nursing staff and contracted nursing providers. 
• Ensure nurses are consistently practicing at the top of their license by aligning work appropriately and removing unnecessary administrative burden.  

Contracted Nursing & Vendor Oversight 

• Provide internal clinical oversight of contracted nursing vendors, including setting quality and documentation standards and monitoring performance and responsiveness. 
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to evaluate internal, contracted, and hybrid nursing models based on quality, risk reduction, and cost effectiveness.  

Medication Management, Technology & Systems 

• Lead Aspire’s medication management infrastructure, including selection, implementation, and oversight of an electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) system across all states. 
• Guide adoption of medication administration technologies that reduce errors and improve compliance, ensuring systems support centralized oversight, remote auditing, trend analysis, and timely retraining.  

Documentation, Auditing & Quality Integration 

• Standardize nursing documentation practices across states and service lines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory alignment. 
• Partner with Quality & Compliance to conduct joint audits, strengthen medical record integrity, and integrate nursing quality assurance into Aspire’s broader quality systems. 
• Ensure consistent tracking of health conditions, diagnoses, appointment follow-through, and staff training and competency requirements.  

Training, Competency & Workforce Development 

• Establish standardized training and competency frameworks for nurses, DSPs, and home providers, aligned with state regulations and best practices. 
• Develop clear retraining pathways following medication errors or clinical incidents and ensure training reflects the needs of aging populations, individuals with IDD, and those with complex medication regimens. 
• Collaborate on psychiatric consultation and clinical support models, as appropriate.  

Data-Driven Clinical Strategy 

• Lead the implementation and use of HRST or comparable health risk assessment tools to inform clinical oversight, staffing models, and training priorities. 
• Analyze hospitalization and emergency room utilization data to identify trends, anticipate risk, and drive preventive clinical interventions.  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication 

• Establish standardized workflows to ensure nursing is promptly notified of hospitalizations, medication changes, and critical incidents. 
• Lead regular nursing–operations reviews focused on risk trends, system improvements, and continuous learning. 
• Serve as a clinical health advisor during investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews. 
• Consult and work collaboratively with other health care and clinical professionals ensure integrated, high-quality care. 

Financial Stewardship 

• Align nursing staffing models and expenditures with quality outcomes and risk reduction goals. 
• Partner with Finance and Executive Leadership to evaluate return on investment, inform budgeting, and ensure nursing investments produce measurable improvements in care quality and compliance.  

Qualifications 

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, with multi-state licensure or ability to obtain required state licenses. 
• 7–10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in the IDD field, including oversight of nursing services in multi-site and/or multi-state environments. 
• Strong knowledge of medication administration systems, delegation practices, and regulatory requirements in IDD and/or behavioral health settings. 
• Experience supporting individuals with IDD, aging adults with complex medical needs, and individuals receiving behavioral health or psychotropic medications. 
• Prefer Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience with eMAR implementation preferred, HRST or similar risk stratification tools, and oversight of both internal and contracted nursing models. 

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. 

#CA26

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Senior Director of Nursing to serve as Aspire’s senior nursing leader, responsible for the overall quality, consistency, and strategic direction of nursing services across Aspire’s multi-state footprint. This role strengthens Aspire’s nursing infrastructure in response to increasing medical complexity, aging populations, and organizational growth. The Senior Director of Nursing establishes enterprise standards for nursing practice and medication management, reduces clinical and regulatory risk, and ensures nursing investments translate into measurable improvements in quality, compliance, and outcomes for the people we serve. The role works in close partnership with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Workforce Development to ensure nursing services are aligned, sustainable, and responsive to evolving needs. This leader must reside within and be willing to travel regularly throughout Aspire’s service footprint (MA, CT, NH, MD, VT).

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Clinical Leadership & Risk Reduction 

• Serve as Aspire’s senior nursing authority, accountable for nursing practice quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all states and service lines. 
• Reduce clinical and regulatory risk by strengthening medication oversight, standardizing documentation practices, and proactively addressing trends in incidents through root cause analysis, hospitalizations, and audit findings. 
• Ensure consistent, timely nurse involvement in medication changes, hospital discharges, program transitions, and high-risk incident review, positioning nursing as a proactive clinical partner. 
• Establish nurse-led oversight of medication administration practices to reduce risk exposure for DSPs and programs. 
• Oversee our multi-state footprint, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices.  

Nursing Structure, Scope of Practice & Accountability 

• Design and implement a standardized, enterprise-wide nursing model that clearly defines roles, scopes of practice, caseload expectations, supervision structures, and delegation practices. 
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for both internal nursing staff and contracted nursing providers. 
• Ensure nurses are consistently practicing at the top of their license by aligning work appropriately and removing unnecessary administrative burden.  

Contracted Nursing & Vendor Oversight 

• Provide internal clinical oversight of contracted nursing vendors, including setting quality and documentation standards and monitoring performance and responsiveness. 
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to evaluate internal, contracted, and hybrid nursing models based on quality, risk reduction, and cost effectiveness.  

Medication Management, Technology & Systems 

• Lead Aspire’s medication management infrastructure, including selection, implementation, and oversight of an electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) system across all states. 
• Guide adoption of medication administration technologies that reduce errors and improve compliance, ensuring systems support centralized oversight, remote auditing, trend analysis, and timely retraining.  

Documentation, Auditing & Quality Integration 

• Standardize nursing documentation practices across states and service lines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory alignment. 
• Partner with Quality & Compliance to conduct joint audits, strengthen medical record integrity, and integrate nursing quality assurance into Aspire’s broader quality systems. 
• Ensure consistent tracking of health conditions, diagnoses, appointment follow-through, and staff training and competency requirements.  

Training, Competency & Workforce Development 

• Establish standardized training and competency frameworks for nurses, DSPs, and home providers, aligned with state regulations and best practices. 
• Develop clear retraining pathways following medication errors or clinical incidents and ensure training reflects the needs of aging populations, individuals with IDD, and those with complex medication regimens. 
• Collaborate on psychiatric consultation and clinical support models, as appropriate.  

Data-Driven Clinical Strategy 

• Lead the implementation and use of HRST or comparable health risk assessment tools to inform clinical oversight, staffing models, and training priorities. 
• Analyze hospitalization and emergency room utilization data to identify trends, anticipate risk, and drive preventive clinical interventions.  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication 

• Establish standardized workflows to ensure nursing is promptly notified of hospitalizations, medication changes, and critical incidents. 
• Lead regular nursing–operations reviews focused on risk trends, system improvements, and continuous learning. 
• Serve as a clinical health advisor during investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews. 
• Consult and work collaboratively with other health care and clinical professionals ensure integrated, high-quality care. 

Financial Stewardship 

• Align nursing staffing models and expenditures with quality outcomes and risk reduction goals. 
• Partner with Finance and Executive Leadership to evaluate return on investment, inform budgeting, and ensure nursing investments produce measurable improvements in care quality and compliance.  

Qualifications 

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, with multi-state licensure or ability to obtain required state licenses. 
• 7–10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in the IDD field, including oversight of nursing services in multi-site and/or multi-state environments. 
• Strong knowledge of medication administration systems, delegation practices, and regulatory requirements in IDD and/or behavioral health settings. 
• Experience supporting individuals with IDD, aging adults with complex medical needs, and individuals receiving behavioral health or psychotropic medications. 
• Prefer Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience with eMAR implementation preferred, HRST or similar risk stratification tools, and oversight of both internal and contracted nursing models. 

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. 

#CA26

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Senior Director of Nursing to serve as Aspire’s senior nursing leader, responsible for the overall quality, consistency, and strategic direction of nursing services across Aspire’s multi-state footprint. This role strengthens Aspire’s nursing infrastructure in response to increasing medical complexity, aging populations, and organizational growth. The Senior Director of Nursing establishes enterprise standards for nursing practice and medication management, reduces clinical and regulatory risk, and ensures nursing investments translate into measurable improvements in quality, compliance, and outcomes for the people we serve. The role works in close partnership with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Workforce Development to ensure nursing services are aligned, sustainable, and responsive to evolving needs. This leader must reside within and be willing to travel regularly throughout Aspire’s service footprint (MA, CT, NH, MD, VT).

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Clinical Leadership & Risk Reduction 

• Serve as Aspire’s senior nursing authority, accountable for nursing practice quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all states and service lines. 
• Reduce clinical and regulatory risk by strengthening medication oversight, standardizing documentation practices, and proactively addressing trends in incidents through root cause analysis, hospitalizations, and audit findings. 
• Ensure consistent, timely nurse involvement in medication changes, hospital discharges, program transitions, and high-risk incident review, positioning nursing as a proactive clinical partner. 
• Establish nurse-led oversight of medication administration practices to reduce risk exposure for DSPs and programs. 
• Oversee our multi-state footprint, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices.  

Nursing Structure, Scope of Practice & Accountability 

• Design and implement a standardized, enterprise-wide nursing model that clearly defines roles, scopes of practice, caseload expectations, supervision structures, and delegation practices. 
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for both internal nursing staff and contracted nursing providers. 
• Ensure nurses are consistently practicing at the top of their license by aligning work appropriately and removing unnecessary administrative burden.  

Contracted Nursing & Vendor Oversight 

• Provide internal clinical oversight of contracted nursing vendors, including setting quality and documentation standards and monitoring performance and responsiveness. 
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to evaluate internal, contracted, and hybrid nursing models based on quality, risk reduction, and cost effectiveness.  

Medication Management, Technology & Systems 

• Lead Aspire’s medication management infrastructure, including selection, implementation, and oversight of an electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) system across all states. 
• Guide adoption of medication administration technologies that reduce errors and improve compliance, ensuring systems support centralized oversight, remote auditing, trend analysis, and timely retraining.  

Documentation, Auditing & Quality Integration 

• Standardize nursing documentation practices across states and service lines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory alignment. 
• Partner with Quality & Compliance to conduct joint audits, strengthen medical record integrity, and integrate nursing quality assurance into Aspire’s broader quality systems. 
• Ensure consistent tracking of health conditions, diagnoses, appointment follow-through, and staff training and competency requirements.  

Training, Competency & Workforce Development 

• Establish standardized training and competency frameworks for nurses, DSPs, and home providers, aligned with state regulations and best practices. 
• Develop clear retraining pathways following medication errors or clinical incidents and ensure training reflects the needs of aging populations, individuals with IDD, and those with complex medication regimens. 
• Collaborate on psychiatric consultation and clinical support models, as appropriate.  

Data-Driven Clinical Strategy 

• Lead the implementation and use of HRST or comparable health risk assessment tools to inform clinical oversight, staffing models, and training priorities. 
• Analyze hospitalization and emergency room utilization data to identify trends, anticipate risk, and drive preventive clinical interventions.  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication 

• Establish standardized workflows to ensure nursing is promptly notified of hospitalizations, medication changes, and critical incidents. 
• Lead regular nursing–operations reviews focused on risk trends, system improvements, and continuous learning. 
• Serve as a clinical health advisor during investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews. 
• Consult and work collaboratively with other health care and clinical professionals ensure integrated, high-quality care. 

Financial Stewardship 

• Align nursing staffing models and expenditures with quality outcomes and risk reduction goals. 
• Partner with Finance and Executive Leadership to evaluate return on investment, inform budgeting, and ensure nursing investments produce measurable improvements in care quality and compliance.  

Qualifications 

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, with multi-state licensure or ability to obtain required state licenses. 
• 7–10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in the IDD field, including oversight of nursing services in multi-site and/or multi-state environments. 
• Strong knowledge of medication administration systems, delegation practices, and regulatory requirements in IDD and/or behavioral health settings. 
• Experience supporting individuals with IDD, aging adults with complex medical needs, and individuals receiving behavioral health or psychotropic medications. 
• Prefer Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience with eMAR implementation preferred, HRST or similar risk stratification tools, and oversight of both internal and contracted nursing models. 

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. 

#CA26

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Senior Director of Nursing to serve as Aspire’s senior nursing leader, responsible for the overall quality, consistency, and strategic direction of nursing services across Aspire’s multi-state footprint. This role strengthens Aspire’s nursing infrastructure in response to increasing medical complexity, aging populations, and organizational growth. The Senior Director of Nursing establishes enterprise standards for nursing practice and medication management, reduces clinical and regulatory risk, and ensures nursing investments translate into measurable improvements in quality, compliance, and outcomes for the people we serve. The role works in close partnership with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Workforce Development to ensure nursing services are aligned, sustainable, and responsive to evolving needs. This leader must reside within and be willing to travel regularly throughout Aspire’s service footprint (MA, CT, NH, MD, VT).

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Clinical Leadership & Risk Reduction 

• Serve as Aspire’s senior nursing authority, accountable for nursing practice quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all states and service lines. 
• Reduce clinical and regulatory risk by strengthening medication oversight, standardizing documentation practices, and proactively addressing trends in incidents through root cause analysis, hospitalizations, and audit findings. 
• Ensure consistent, timely nurse involvement in medication changes, hospital discharges, program transitions, and high-risk incident review, positioning nursing as a proactive clinical partner. 
• Establish nurse-led oversight of medication administration practices to reduce risk exposure for DSPs and programs. 
• Oversee our multi-state footprint, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices.  

Nursing Structure, Scope of Practice & Accountability 

• Design and implement a standardized, enterprise-wide nursing model that clearly defines roles, scopes of practice, caseload expectations, supervision structures, and delegation practices. 
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for both internal nursing staff and contracted nursing providers. 
• Ensure nurses are consistently practicing at the top of their license by aligning work appropriately and removing unnecessary administrative burden.  

Contracted Nursing & Vendor Oversight 

• Provide internal clinical oversight of contracted nursing vendors, including setting quality and documentation standards and monitoring performance and responsiveness. 
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to evaluate internal, contracted, and hybrid nursing models based on quality, risk reduction, and cost effectiveness.  

Medication Management, Technology & Systems 

• Lead Aspire’s medication management infrastructure, including selection, implementation, and oversight of an electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) system across all states. 
• Guide adoption of medication administration technologies that reduce errors and improve compliance, ensuring systems support centralized oversight, remote auditing, trend analysis, and timely retraining.  

Documentation, Auditing & Quality Integration 

• Standardize nursing documentation practices across states and service lines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory alignment. 
• Partner with Quality & Compliance to conduct joint audits, strengthen medical record integrity, and integrate nursing quality assurance into Aspire’s broader quality systems. 
• Ensure consistent tracking of health conditions, diagnoses, appointment follow-through, and staff training and competency requirements.  

Training, Competency & Workforce Development 

• Establish standardized training and competency frameworks for nurses, DSPs, and home providers, aligned with state regulations and best practices. 
• Develop clear retraining pathways following medication errors or clinical incidents and ensure training reflects the needs of aging populations, individuals with IDD, and those with complex medication regimens. 
• Collaborate on psychiatric consultation and clinical support models, as appropriate.  

Data-Driven Clinical Strategy 

• Lead the implementation and use of HRST or comparable health risk assessment tools to inform clinical oversight, staffing models, and training priorities. 
• Analyze hospitalization and emergency room utilization data to identify trends, anticipate risk, and drive preventive clinical interventions.  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication 

• Establish standardized workflows to ensure nursing is promptly notified of hospitalizations, medication changes, and critical incidents. 
• Lead regular nursing–operations reviews focused on risk trends, system improvements, and continuous learning. 
• Serve as a clinical health advisor during investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews. 
• Consult and work collaboratively with other health care and clinical professionals ensure integrated, high-quality care. 

Financial Stewardship 

• Align nursing staffing models and expenditures with quality outcomes and risk reduction goals. 
• Partner with Finance and Executive Leadership to evaluate return on investment, inform budgeting, and ensure nursing investments produce measurable improvements in care quality and compliance.  

Qualifications 

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, with multi-state licensure or ability to obtain required state licenses. 
• 7–10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in the IDD field, including oversight of nursing services in multi-site and/or multi-state environments. 
• Strong knowledge of medication administration systems, delegation practices, and regulatory requirements in IDD and/or behavioral health settings. 
• Experience supporting individuals with IDD, aging adults with complex medical needs, and individuals receiving behavioral health or psychotropic medications. 
• Prefer Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience with eMAR implementation preferred, HRST or similar risk stratification tools, and oversight of both internal and contracted nursing models. 

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. 

#CA26

Overview 

This role is responsible for providing nursing services in a vascular Office-Based Lab setting. The Critical Care (otherwise known as Office-Based Lab) Nurse will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the management, clinical, and patient care aspects of his/her duties, and will always act within scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. This role will perform all responsibilities and duties within the limits established by the physician staff and consistent with the statutes of the Connecticut Board of Nursing. 

This role is full-time, non exempt. This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Lead Office Based Lab Nurse for clinical matters. 

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Uphold the standards of AAAASF 
• Assist as needed with daily operations of the out-patient endovascular center, including: 
  • Review scheduled cases ahead of time 
  • Maintain Infection control 
  • Stock medications, supplies and equipment 
  • Ensure the center is adequately staffed 
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the center 
  • Maintain patient and narcotic logs 
• Responsible for patient care, including: 
  • Oversee patient experience from pre-procedure to discharge 
  • Ensure that patients are called in a timely manner before procedure, are given adequate instructions and their questions are answered 
  • Provide post-procedures call backs to all patients within 24 hours 
  • Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete including medical history 
  • Observe patient vital signs during procedure 
  • Maintain patient records in filing system 
  • Ensure comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator 
  • Assist with management of Quality Assurance Program 
  • Maintain Safety Standards within the center According to AAASF requirements 
  • Assist with overseeing that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to: 
• Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership

Requirements 

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN 
• Registered as a nurse in the state of Connecticut 
• BLS and ACLS certification 
• ICU or ED experience a must 
• PACU experience helpful 
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely 
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed 
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and employees within the organization 
• Ability to adequately use the department’s computerized system and its associated devices 

Compensation

$41/hour - $60/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience.

 #Darien

Overview 

This role is responsible for providing nursing services in a vascular Office-Based Lab setting. The Critical Care (otherwise known as Office-Based Lab) Nurse will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the management, clinical, and patient care aspects of his/her duties, and will always act within scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. This role will perform all responsibilities and duties within the limits established by the physician staff and consistent with the statutes of the Connecticut Board of Nursing. This is a part-time role.

This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to the Lead Office Based Lab Nurse for clinical matters. 

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Uphold the standards of AAAASF 
• Assist as needed with daily operations of the out-patient endovascular center, including: 
  • Review scheduled cases ahead of time 
  • Maintain Infection control 
  • Stock medications, supplies and equipment 
  • Ensure the center is adequately staffed 
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the center 
  • Maintain patient and narcotic logs 
• Responsible for patient care, including: 
  • Oversee patient experience from pre-procedure to discharge 
  • Ensure that patients are called in a timely manner before procedure, are given adequate instructions and their questions are answered 
  • Provide post-procedures call backs to all patients within 24 hours 
  • Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete including medical history 
  • Observe patient vital signs during procedure 
  • Maintain patient records in filing system 
  • Ensure comfort of patient support systems in center, including stocking refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and refrigerator 
  • Assist with management of Quality Assurance Program 
  • Maintain Safety Standards within the center According to AAASF requirements 
  • Assist with overseeing that equipment is maintained and checked according to AAAASF standards, including but not limited to: 
• Other responsibilities as directed by clinical leadership

Requirements 

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, minimum of BSN 
• Registered as a nurse in the state of Connecticut 
• BLS and ACLS certification 
• ICU or ED experience a must 
• PACU experience helpful 
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely 
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed 
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and employees within the organization 
• Ability to adequately use the department’s computerized system and its associated devices 

 Compensation

$40/hour - $61/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience.

 #DarienLP

Job Description

Overview

This role is generally responsible for providing care to vascular patients for TVCG CARES (Center for Anomalies & Rare Entities) Under the Directorship of Dr. Naiem Nassiri – a world-renowned expert in the field of vascular anomalies - TVCG CARES is an internationally recognized, destination center  and an innovative branch of the practice specializing in the treatment of vascular anomalies – including hemangiomas and vascular malformations. The Nurse Practitioner will play a crucial role in the evaluation, diagnosis, workup, surgical and interventional care and follow up for patients of this center and receive the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking new work in this field. The Nurse Practitioner will care for patients, maintain accurate patient records, and schedule and administer follow-up appointments to patients as required. The Nurse Practitioner will report to and collaborate with Dr. Nassiri and the clinical leadership and will always act within the scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. The individual in this role will be responsible for carrying out all assigned responsibilities and duties within the guidelines set forth by the physician staff, and in adherence to the regulations outlined by the relevant state Board of Medicine Licensure.

About

The Vascular Care Group is the largest and fastest growing privately owned and operated vascular surgery group in the United States focused primarily in the greater New England area. The group is uniquely positioned to offer cutting-edge, comprehensive vascular and endovascular services in both ambulatory and various inpatient settings with expanding partnerships with some of the largest healthcare systems and most prestigious academic centers in the country.

TVCG CARES (Center for Anomalies & Rare Entities) is an internationally recognized destination center and an innovative branch of the practice specializing in the treatment of vascular anomalies – including hemangiomas and vascular malformations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease including performance of procedures and providing optimal patient care from check-in to discharge
• Comprehensive history and physical exams including ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing, dispensing, and administering medications
• Provide education and support to families
• Act as first assist in hospital and OBL-based surgeries and interventions in adherence with licensure
• Develop and offer educational programs and events to both professionals and lay persons in the community
• Assist in maintaining IAC accreditation, including developing policy and procedure manual, staffing, and ongoing operations
• Oversee Quality Assurance program
• Peer to peer review to assist with insurance coverage
• Assist with marketing efforts, including community outreach, networking, and social media
• Ensure proper documentation with accordance to the regulatory requirements and protect all information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Continuously engage in projects that advance professional awareness and competency
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership for team as needed
• Uphold all regulatory standards including IAC
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed
• Take necessary after-hour call coverage for TVCG CARES patients based on agreed upon frequency

Requirements 

• Registered as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Connecticut
• 3+ years recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a vascular setting preferred
• 1+ year of out-patient care experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively as a team member developing work relationships with everyone in the office
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
• High standard of moral and ethical behavior
• Desire for career growth, self-enhancement, and involvement in cutting edge practice, providing world-class therapy to patients with rare debilitating disorders

Compensation

$95,000 - $150,000 per year. Negotiable based on skills and experience. 

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