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Registered Nurse
Dallas, Texas
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- RN
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Posted Sep 14 · 1 year of experience
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
- Paid time off
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- Opportunities for advancement
- Vision insurance
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Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
- Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
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- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
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- Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages
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- Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
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- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
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- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports
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- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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- Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations
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- Ability to effectively communicate with program participants, third-party agencies, staff and members of the community
What's around it?
Living costs about 3% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Household income
- $70,518/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are in search of a Full-Time Registered Nurse in Dallas, TX to deliver care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse delivers care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
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- Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
- Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations
- Conduct programmatic trainings including medication administration and delegation
- Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
- Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
- Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
- Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
- Ensure health service supplies are available and replenished as needed
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
- Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
- Participate in circles of support for personal futures planning
- Follow strict OSHA procedures regarding blood borne pathogens
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
- Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
- Valid R. N. license
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages
- Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations
- Ability to effectively communicate with program participants, third-party agencies, staff and members of the community
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Send resume to: Resumes-DA@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Community Options, Inc.
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