Director of Nursing

PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES INC

About The Position

Provides operational and clinical leadership to PPCH Nursing Services to ensure quality and inclusive health care and care coordination for customers with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans in a community setting, while working with other health care providers and agencies to integrate care.

Requirements

Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.
Minimum of 1+ years’ experience working with people with I/DD required.
Proficient using Microsoft Office suite or other similar software required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective listening skills, even when non-traditional communication is used.
Ability to direct others.
Ability to respectfully address significant issues of health and safety while supporting an individual’s choices.
Knowledge of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities system, regulations, and rules required.
Skill and ability to constructively receive and provide feedback.
Ability and willingness to complete required trainings and learn PPCH operations and systems.
Valid driver’s license, and ability to meet PPCH’s driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Developmental Disabilities Certification (DDC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the health-related services and care plans for PPCH customers.
Ensures that services are provided in a manner that respects and acknowledges individuals’ self-expression, self-worth, self-reliance, and decision making.
Hires, supervises, and leads Nursing Services staff.
Process physician orders on Medication Administration Record (MAR), reviews MARs for accuracy, and updates MARs as needed.
Works continuously to improve services and supports using a person-centered approach.
Recommends updated protocols, staff and provider trainings, or other changes when areas for improvement in the provision of care are found.
In an on-call rotation with the Nursing Team, provides 24-hour telephone support to caregivers and staff.
Provides medical care and meets administrative requirements for customers on caseload.
Attends and participates in team meetings for customers on caseload, and revises medical plans as needed.
Develops and maintains comprehensive Care Plans for customers on caseload.
Completes home or hospital visits with customers.
Contributes to a culture where individuals receiving services are healthy, safe, and valued by others.
Models, teaches, and ensures respect for others, including individuals in services, staff, other professionals, guardians and loved ones, and team members.
Provides client specific medical training to PPCH contractors and staff.
Responsible for providing QMAP training and monitoring for staff and contractors.
Responsible for G-tube training and monitoring for qualified staff.
Provides information, support, and guidance to community members, other medical professionals, contractors, and staff regarding the specific needs of clients.
Promptly notes and addresses gaps in skills, understanding, or compliance with staff and contractors.
Communicates regularly with Program Directors, guardians, medical providers, and team members to ensure the customer’s health and wellness needs are met.
Strives for full compliance with PPCH, State, Federal, and other applicable guidelines and regulations.
Ensures that Nursing Services staff have completed required training, including annual refreshers, according to established timelines.
Monitors, completes, and provides required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Promptly communicates and reports all behavioral incidents, medical emergencies, and/or significant incidents to appropriate agencies, teams, or individuals.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of PPCH and other regulating agencies’ policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Assists with internal or external audits as needed.
May provide employee tuberculosis testing and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Other duties as assigned.