Director of Nursing

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