Director of Nursing
About this role
- 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
- 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
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Company at a glance
Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.
Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Birthday Holiday
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Incentive Programs
- Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reduction
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