Director of Nursing at Community Options in Philadelphia, PA

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

Why Community Options?

• 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

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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