Community Options, Inc.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Community Options, Inc.
Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full Time
Registered Nurse
in
San Antonio , TX. 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.
On‑call Position
Starting pay: $76,000 per year
Responsibilities
Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
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
Administers medication and management as needed
Provides health teaching to the client and assists the client in learning appropriate self‑care techniques and safety measures
Conducts nursing assessment visit as needed
Reports all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory standards
Follows policies and procedures according to operational, state, and regulatory standards
Completes supervisory visits based on compliance and regulations to include review of plan of care, caregiver competency assessment, and completion of required documentation. Complete daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as required
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in‑services, and other meetings as requested
Ensures the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation, and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physician
Transcribes or ensures transcription of physician phone orders and other medically related reports
Ensures that appointments for health‑related issues are scheduled, completed, and that appropriate responses to findings are implemented in a timely manner
Provides new employee training, annual re‑certification training, and competency validation for health and safety‑related topics
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
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
Understanding and commitment to community‑based support for persons with disabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options?
Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) (Day 1)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
403b Retirement Plan.
Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
Great coworkers/team that support you!
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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Registered Nurse
in
San Antonio , TX. 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.
On‑call Position
Starting pay: $76,000 per year
Responsibilities
Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
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
Administers medication and management as needed
Provides health teaching to the client and assists the client in learning appropriate self‑care techniques and safety measures
Conducts nursing assessment visit as needed
Reports all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory standards
Follows policies and procedures according to operational, state, and regulatory standards
Completes supervisory visits based on compliance and regulations to include review of plan of care, caregiver competency assessment, and completion of required documentation. Complete daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as required
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in‑services, and other meetings as requested
Ensures the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation, and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physician
Transcribes or ensures transcription of physician phone orders and other medically related reports
Ensures that appointments for health‑related issues are scheduled, completed, and that appropriate responses to findings are implemented in a timely manner
Provides new employee training, annual re‑certification training, and competency validation for health and safety‑related topics
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
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
Understanding and commitment to community‑based support for persons with disabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options?
Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) (Day 1)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
403b Retirement Plan.
Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
Great coworkers/team that support you!
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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