Description
**DDMS,** a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Director of Nursing
ICF Experience preferred
This role pays $65,000 - $70,000 per year
DDMS, a partner of the Sevita Health Brand
Bring your passion and Nursing leadership to our growing, mission-driven organization. Come join our amazing team, working within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges!
Lead the nursing team to improve and sustain the superior performance of the facility
Plan and organize the daily functions of the Nursing department
Use independent judgment and follow regulatory guidelines in the delivery of quality resident care
Plan and organize day-to-day functions of resident care
Anticipate, identify and analyze problems effectively and make appropriate recommendations or intervene as necessary
Participate in the development and updating of the interdisciplinary plan of care
Available 24/7 by phone, unless another qualified Registered Nurse (RN) has been scheduled to be available
Complete pre-admission resident evaluations at their current place of care
Travel throughout the area required
Ensure that all Safety Policies and Procedures are followed at all times, including timely completion and submission of all incident and accident reports
Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines, licensing requirements and all company policies and procedures
Supervise the Case Management department to include:
Admission process and resident business files
Resident funding
Additional funding resources
Discharge planning Interdisciplinary team conferences
Hire, train, evaluate nursing staff; provide corrective action and terminate staff as necessary
Initiate and manage emergency procedures
Qualifications:
Current and active Registered Nursing (RN) license issued by this state
Preferably three (3) years experience working with medically complex individuals
Preferably one (1) year experience in a leadership/management role
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers
Valid driver's license
Able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) with physicians, staff, residents, and their families and/or authorized representative, and other members of the community
Able to work with and relate to behaviorally challenged residents
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
A commitment to quality in everything you do
Why Join Us?
Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U. S.
_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Compensation Information:
$65000.00 / Yearly - $70000.00 / Yearly
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