Director of Nursing

3 weeks ago

Golden, United States VitalCore Health Strategies Full time
Join the VitalCore Team in Colorado We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Director of Nursing at Jefferson County Detention Center in Golden,CO

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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 Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus

DIRECTOR 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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans the delivery of comprehensive nursing care within the framework established by the corrections system and contracts/agreements.
Organizes the delivery of nursing care within the corrections environment to achieve quality and efficient utilization of resources.
Interprets regulations and standards and communicates nursing philosophy and objectives to nursing staff.
Monitor and respond to critical incidents at assigned detention centers in a timely manner.
Provides guidance and direction to the regions/states regarding state licensure, accreditation, and regulatory agency requirements.
Supports the medical staff at assigned detention centers in improving operations and meeting their goals.
Develops, maintains, and evaluates an environment that empowers and supports the nurse in analysis of assessment data to determine relevant problems and diagnosis.
Conducts routine internal quality improvement monitoring at assigned detention centers to ensure medical services are in compliance with contractual and regulation requirements.
Participates in multidisciplinary, multi-agency teams to represent the nursing function in all planning that may affect medical services at the site level.
Contributes operational and user perspective to the creation and modification of applications and systems.
Conducts meetings with nursing staff and other members of the healthcare teams to promote goal accomplishment, policy compliance, and professional development.
Analyzes and solves quality problems and will be involved in quality improvement projects.
Monitors and makes recommendations to leadership regarding medical services to meet patient and contract needs.
Organizes the delivery of medical services within the corrections environment to achieve quality and efficient utilization of resources.
Develops resources to provide medical services that meet applicable standards.
Monitors the efficient delivery of appropriate and safe medical services.
Troubleshoots and assists site management with problem resolution – including staffing needs – at the site level within the assigned region.
Attends training and meetings as required.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Two years of leadership experience.
Five years of healthcare administration setting experience.
Active unencumbered RN license in state where position is located; Specialty certification desired (i.e. CCHP, ACHE, etc.)
Ability to influence and negotiate effective solutions.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to mentor and develop others. Adept at performance / process improvement activities.
Ability to build healthy and successful interdisciplinary team functions and relationships (including all disciplines / departments particularly nursing, medical and mental health staff). High degree of personal responsibility and accountability.
Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

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.

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse, #INDCO

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