Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Director of Nursing in Philadelphia (supporting Southeast), PA. The Director of Nursing leads a team including RNs and LPNs for an assigned region to care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will support teams with day-to-day operations and challenges to ensure the medical and healthcare needs of the individuals we support are met.
Starting pay is $80,000/per year
Responsibilities
Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, employee recognition, and internal control reviews
Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
Train staff on the healthcare needs, medical conditions, and plan of care for assigned individuals
Develop and conduct comprehensive training programs
Develop and update nursing care plans and health care plans with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
Ensure nursing protocols comply with state and board of nursing regulations and guidelines
Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
Ensure nurse assessments and program documentation are completed accurately and timely
Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
Assess systemic risk management issues with the administration of medications
Review all medication errors, analyze each error, and report per state regulations
Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
Follow strict infection control procedures regarding blood borne pathogens
Available after hours by phone for on call emergency telephone triage
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
Valid RN license allowing you to practice in assigned state
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Minimum two years of experience as a registered nurse
Complete all state and agency required training
Remain abreast of all board of nursing regulations and industry standards
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Experience working with electronic health record systems; Therap preferred
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
We currently operate in 11 states:
Arizona
Kentucky
Maryland
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
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