Director of Nursing

Join the VitalCore Team in Virginia We're people fueled by passion, not by profit A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for?a Director of Nursing / Registered Nurse at Virginia Beach Jail in Virginia Beach, VirginiaLooking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. DIRECTOR OF NURSING BENEFITS PACKAGE: Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceShort-Term/Long-Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountDIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Nursing (DON) is a supervisory nursing position who works in a correctional setting in which nursing services are required on a 24-hour basis. The DON supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units. The DON verifies that patients’ needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance. They participate in the planning of work for assigned units and coordinate activities with other patient units/departments. The DON plans and organizes training for staff members and works in partnership with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets. DIRECTOR OF NURSING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / PREFERENCES Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required. Licensed to practice nursing in the State of employmentTo redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience is preferred Previous clinical operations management experience is preferred; previous direct management experience within a correctional health setting is desired Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA & state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing, is preferred DIRECTOR OF NURSING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient Provides quality oversight in collaboration with site, regional and corporate leadership. Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff. Implements appropriate work structure and processes to accomplish goals for patient care specific to contract requirements and healthcare policy and procedures. Assists and supports nursing staff with the provision of patient care. Organizes the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient patient care Evaluates patient care delivery processes on a regular, systematic, and frequent basis. Provides written reports to regional team and clients as scheduled or requested. Effectively uses data to identify performance improvement opportunities, takes action to drive improvement, and monitors progress through ongoing analysis of data and results Facilitates the development of site performance improvement plans and monitors site progress and reporting. Participates in and contributes to the achievement of the site’s key performance indicators and Clinical Quality Initiatives as directed Coordinates and monitors orientation and onboarding activities of new hires and staff that have moved into a different roles. Performs an ongoing assessment of staff learning needs and facilitates in-service and continuing education for nursing and ancillary personnel to promote professional development and enhance performance Interprets regulations and standards and communicates site and unit performance objectives to staff. Provides guidance and direction on state licensure, accreditation and regulatory agency requirements. Ensures nursing practice conforms to state licensure, accreditation and regulatory agency requirements in the clinical setting. Verifies required annual licensures and credentialing requirements for licensed personnel are met. Knows and ensures compliance with licensure requirements Develops a monthly schedule for nursing staff and nursing support staff to ensure a sufficient number of nursing staff are scheduled on each shift with the appropriate skill level. xhuatnn Monitors and makes recommendations to site and regional leadership regarding nursing support and staff to meet patient and contract needs  VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.  Compensation details: 1 Yearly SalaryPI5a0310cea8bf-3