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Director of Nursing

Location: SYRACUSE, NY, United States
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Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.   
 
We are currently seeking a skilled Director of Nursing in the Syracuse, NY. 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 meet the medical and healthcare needs of the individuals we support.
 
Starting Salary: $130,000
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
  • 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
  • Available after hours by phone for on call emergency telephone triage
  • Assume regional RN responsibilities as needed
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
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
  • 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
Why Community Options?  
  • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) (Day 1)
  • 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  
 
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org  
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V  
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