Director of Nursing (RN)
Company: Sevita
Location: Alcoa
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
D&S Community Services , 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 – IDD Services Maryville, TN
| $85K Excellent Benefits OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to
providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to
deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to
perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the
Company’s mission. SUMMARY Directs a department or program
responsible for delivering health care services to
clients/individuals. Manages staff RNs, and works in tandem with
those nurses to supervise and oversee the work of Licensed
Practical Nurses. Implements, promotes, completes and evaluates all
medically related services and supports. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:
Provides professional support and medically related guidance to
employees, supervisors and office staff regarding medical policies
and procedures. Acts as a consultant to professional and
paraprofessional support staff. Monitors services of physicians and
other medical service providers to assure quality standards of care
are met. Assures the overall quality of services and supports of
each person within the assigned area. Actively promotes health,
safety and welfare of each individual served. Ensures that the
rights of each person served are upheld and promoted in daily
living. Encourages self - direction for each person served.
Maintains a functional understanding of funding, managed care
requirements, and licensing requirements for each person served.
Assures compliance with all federal and state licensing
requirements and all Mentor policies and procedures. Completes
medical quality assurance reviews of medically related services and
supports that includes review of documentation/billing, written
reports/progress notes, lab reports, MAR’s, nurses notes,
physician’s orders, dietary requirements, etc. as well as a review
of adaptive equipment usage and condition. In collaboration with
Staff RNs, supervises Approved Medication Assistive Personnel
(AMAP), assures compliance with AMAP regulations, and maintains
required documentation. Monitors/supervises the medication
administration process per state AMAP law. Assures all staff nurses
are trained in the ICF/MR, Waiver, licensure and AMAP rules and
regulations and how they affect a nurse’s scope of practice.
Ensures compliance with all state, federal and agency regulations.
Assures that all medical related records – both staff and those
served – are kept organized, complete and confidential and that all
timelines are met for compliance with state eligibility
requirements to maintain services for each individual served.
Assists in developing and implementing person centered IPP. Assures
medical IPP recommendations are based on accurate and appropriate
assessments that support the need for the recommended service.
Accurately reports the Individual’s response to program plans.
Assures the Individual’s budget is adhered to where applicable
(Waiver). Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and
implements the procedures in the event of an emergency. Provides
crisis intervention as necessary. Monitors and implements infection
control/safety procedures and complies with all Mentor, OSHA,
workman’s compensation and labor department standards. Provides for
admission and discharge planning as it applies to the medical
component. Performs other related duties and activities as
required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directs and supervises
assigned staff including performance evaluations, scheduling,
orientation, and training. Makes decisions on employee hires,
transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations,
and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position
responsibilities. Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and
Experience: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Nursing
Program Five years’ experience, including three years of management
experience, with the population being served. Certificates,
Licenses, and Registrations: Certification/Licensed as a Registered
Nurse. Must be an AMAP approved nurse or willing to obtain that
certification within the first 60 days of employment. Valid
Driver’s license, car registration and vehicle insurance required
if transporting consumers in personal vehicle. First Aid/CPR
certification must be done within 30 days of employment. Other
training courses associated with consumer behavior and care must be
completed within the first 90 days of employment. Blood Borne
Pathogen Category: Job requires performance of duties that involve
potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks
that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment. Other
Skills and Abilities: N/A Other Requirements: Travel as needed
Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If
the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces
greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of
the time, the job is rated for light work. AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES STATEMENT External and internal applicants, as well as
position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform
the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a
reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a
mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality
services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission,
The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first
and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission. SUMMARY
Directs a department or program responsible for delivering health
care services to clients/individuals. Manages staff RNs, and works
in tandem with those nurses to supervise and oversee the work of
Licensed Practical Nurses. Implements, promotes, completes and
evaluates all medically related services and supports. ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed
below: Provides professional support and medically related guidance
to employees, supervisors and office staff regarding medical
policies and procedures. Acts as a consultant to professional and
paraprofessional support staff. Monitors services of physicians and
other medical service providers to assure quality standards of care
are met. Assures the overall quality of services and supports of
each person within the assigned area. Actively promotes health,
safety and welfare of each individual served. Ensures that the
rights of each person served are upheld and promoted in daily
living. Encourages self - direction for each person served.
Maintains a functional understanding of funding, managed care
requirements, and licensing requirements for each person served.
Assures compliance with all federal and state licensing
requirements and all Mentor policies and procedures. Completes
medical quality assurance reviews of medically related services and
supports that includes review of documentation/billing, written
reports/progress notes, lab reports, MAR’s, nurses notes,
physician’s orders, dietary requirements, etc. as well as a review
of adaptive equipment usage and condition. In collaboration with
Staff RNs, supervises Approved Medication Assistive Personnel
(AMAP), assures compliance with AMAP regulations, and maintains
required documentation. Monitors/supervises the medication
administration process per state AMAP law. Assures all staff nurses
are trained in the ICF/MR, Waiver, licensure and AMAP rules and
regulations and how they affect a nurse’s scope of practice.
Ensures compliance with all state, federal and agency regulations.
Assures that all medical related records – both staff and those
served – are kept organized, complete and confidential and that all
timelines are met for compliance with state eligibility
requirements to maintain services for each individual served.
Assists in developing and implementing person centered IPP. Assures
medical IPP recommendations are based on accurate and appropriate
assessments that support the need for the recommended service.
Accurately reports the Individual’s response to program plans.
Assures the Individual’s budget is adhered to where applicable
(Waiver). Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and
implements the procedures in the event of an emergency. Provides
crisis intervention as necessary. Monitors and implements infection
control/safety procedures and complies with all Mentor, OSHA,
workman’s compensation and labor department standards. Provides for
admission and discharge planning as it applies to the medical
component. Performs other related duties and activities as
required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directs and supervises
assigned staff including performance evaluations, scheduling,
orientation, and training. Makes decisions on employee hires,
transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations,
and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position
responsibilities. Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and
Experience: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Nursing
Program Five years’ experience, including three years of management
experience, with the population being served. Certificates,
Licenses, and Registrations: Certification/Licensed as a Registered
Nurse. Must be an AMAP approved nurse or willing to obtain that
certification within the first 60 days of employment. Valid
Driver’s license, car registration and vehicle insurance required
if transporting consumers in personal vehicle. First Aid/CPR
certification must be done within 30 days of employment. Other
training courses associated with consumer behavior and care must be
completed within the first 90 days of employment. Blood Borne
Pathogen Category: Job requires performance of duties that involve
potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks
that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment. Other
Skills and Abilities: N/A Other Requirements: Travel as needed
Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If
the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces
greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of
the time, the job is rated for light work. AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES STATEMENT External and internal applicants, as well as
position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform
the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a
reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a
mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality
services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission,
The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first
and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission. SUMMARY
Directs a department or program responsible for delivering health
care services to clients/individuals. Manages staff RNs, and works
in tandem with those nurses to supervise and oversee the work of
Licensed Practical Nurses. Implements, promotes, completes and
evaluates all medically related services and supports. ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed
below: Provides professional support and medically related guidance
to employees, supervisors and office staff regarding medical
policies and procedures. Acts as a consultant to professional and
paraprofessional support staff. Monitors services of physicians and
other medical service providers to assure quality standards of care
are met. Assures the overall quality of services and supports of
each person within the assigned area. Actively promotes health,
safety and welfare of each individual served. Ensures that the
rights of each person served are upheld and promoted in daily
living. Encourages self - direction for each person served.
Maintains a functional understanding of funding, managed care
requirements, and licensing requirements for each person served.
Assures compliance with all federal and state licensing
requirements and all Mentor policies and procedures. Completes
medical quality assurance reviews of medically related services and
supports that includes review of documentation/billing, written
reports/progress notes, lab reports, MAR’s, nurses notes,
physician’s orders, dietary requirements, etc. as well as a review
of adaptive equipment usage and condition. In collaboration with
Staff RNs, supervises Approved Medication Assistive Personnel
(AMAP), assures compliance with AMAP regulations, and maintains
required documentation. Monitors/supervises the medication
administration process per state AMAP law. Assures all staff nurses
are trained in the ICF/MR, Waiver, licensure and AMAP rules and
regulations and how they affect a nurse’s scope of practice.
Ensures compliance with all state, federal and agency regulations.
Assures that all medical related records – both staff and those
served – are kept organized, complete and confidential and that all
timelines are met for compliance with state eligibility
requirements to maintain services for each individual served.
Assists in developing and implementing person centered IPP. Assures
medical IPP recommendations are based on accurate and appropriate
assessments that support the need for the recommended service.
Accurately reports the Individual’s response to program plans.
Assures the Individual’s budget is adhered to where applicable
(Waiver). Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and
implements the procedures in the event of an emergency. Provides
crisis intervention as necessary. Monitors and implements infection
control/safety procedures and complies with all Mentor, OSHA,
workman’s compensation and labor department standards. Provides for
admission and discharge planning as it applies to the medical
component. Performs other related duties and activities as
required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directs and supervises
assigned staff including performance evaluations, scheduling,
orientation, and training. Makes decisions on employee hires,
transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations,
and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position
responsibilities. Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and
Experience: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Nursing
Program Five years’ experience, including three years of management
experience, with the population being served. Certificates,
Licenses, and Registrations: Certification/Licensed as a Registered
Nurse. Must be an AMAP approved nurse or willing to obtain that
certification within the first 60 days of employment. Valid
Driver’s license, car registration and vehicle insurance required
if transporting consumers in personal vehicle. First Aid/CPR
certification must be done within 30 days of employment. Other
training courses associated with consumer behavior and care must be
completed within the first 90 days of employment. Blood Borne
Pathogen Category: Job requires performance of duties that involve
potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks
that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment. Other
Skills and Abilities: N/A Other Requirements: Travel as needed
Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If
the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces
greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of
the time, the job is rated for light work. AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES STATEMENT External and internal applicants, as well as
position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform
the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a
reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
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.
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