Director of Nursing

Assisted Independence•Indianapolis, IN

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing provides nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings. This role involves hiring, training, and managing nursing personnel, as well as participating in individual-specific planning and meetings. The Director of Nursing will manage employees who may be providing nursing or direct support, help increase revenue streams, and support the administration team through accreditation processes.

Requirements

Application
Resume
College or University Diploma or Equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing
Must be licensed in the applicable state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Negative Tuberculin Skin Test (Religious Exemptions accepted)
Driver’s license
Vehicle Registration
Auto Insurance
Free of Felony Convictions
Inspector General’s Exclusion from Federally Funded Healthcare Organizations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted living setting preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and coordinates health services for assigned service sites and supervises the delivery of nursing services and nursing personnel.
Oversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the individuals’ care plan and physician directed orders.
Assesses individuals’ conditions and vitals to determine and/or modify resident treatment plans.
Periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the Nursing Department.
Participates as a member of the facilities management team in planning, policy formation and administrative decision-making, with particular emphasis on the facility nursing services.
Provides training services as needed to staff including but not limited to medication administration, signs and symptoms of illness.
Provides direct care services as needed, including, but not limited to, passing medications and monitoring individual health status.
Facilitate communication and serve as a liaison between and among nursing staff, nursing and direct care staff, the work site and community medical providers, professional consultants and direct care in cooperation with Operations management.
Adhere to the rules and regulations set forth in Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) 460-6.
Adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) and Bureau of Disability Services (BDS).
Abide by the requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as well as participate in scheduled accreditation surveys.