Director of Nursing (DON)
- Nursing Leadership:
- Supervise all nursing staff, unlicensed assistive personnel, and designated ancillary healthcare staff.
- Recruit, train, and onboard new nursing personnel and unlicensed assistive personnel. Participate in screening interviews to assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, and fit within the corrections environment.
- Provide ongoing education and training for nursing and healthcare staff.
- Operational Oversight:
- Manage departmental budgets, monitor healthcare supplies, and oversee medication management.
- Develop and maintain nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage with appropriately skilled personnel.
- Implement work structures and processes to meet patient care goals and healthcare policy requirements.
- Patient Care Management:
- Maintain high standards of care for all patients.
- Communicate with doctors, patients, and families about healthcare needs and plans.
- Support nursing staff in the provision of patient care as needed.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure nursing practices meet state licensure, accreditation, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Oversee patient data and medical records to ensure confidentiality and compliance.
- Monitor and maintain the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program, identifying trends or gaps in care and driving improvement initiatives.
- Administrative Responsibilities:
- Serve as a liaison with other operating units, external agencies, and officials.
- Ensure nursing records are correctly maintained and accessible for audits or evaluations.
- Coordinate and monitor orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for nursing and ancillary personnel.
- Policy Implementation:
- Implement and train staff on new procedures, policies, and protocols.
- Actively participate in facility meetings and represent nursing leadership.
- Conflict Resolution:
- Foster an environment that values professional conflict resolution.
- Approach problem-solving with objectivity, insightfulness, and thoroughness.
- Standard Practices:
- Follow standard precautions and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Education:
- Associate Degree or RN Diploma required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
- Experience:
- 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Supervisor Nurse leading a team, required
- 5 years of experience healthcare or nursing administration. required
- 5 years of professional nursing experience.
- Licensure & Certification:
- Active RN license in Alabama or Multistate of practice with unrestricted and non-probationary status.
- Specialty certifications are desirable (e.g., CCHP, ACHE).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Competencies:
- Experience in scheduling a team
- Demonstrated critical thinking, organizational, and decisive judgment skills.
- Effective communication and customer service abilities.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Must adhere to YesCare and departmental policies and procedures.
- Additional Requirements:
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance.
- A background check, security clearance, and drug screening are mandatory.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO Plan
- 401k with Matching Funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
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