Director Of Nursing

Description

•  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
• Assume regional RN responsibilities as needed
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

• 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
•  Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities  Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 
• Experience working with electronic health record systems; Therap preferred

•  Work in an office environment, residential programs, day programs, and in the community
•  Ability to travel between sites on a weekly basis
• Hours and weekly schedules may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
•  Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
•  May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
•  May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable disease