Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
POSITION:
Director of Nursing
SCHEDULE:
Full-Time, 8 a‑4:30 p
weekends off
FACILITY:
North Central Regional Jail
LOCATION:
Greenwood, WV
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice‑involved patients receive life‑changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds, and for many, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the first experience with quality, compassionate health care. When you join Wexford Health, you become part of a team—a family whose mission is to care for patients who cannot care for themselves. You change lives and make a difference.
BENEFITS
Performance check‑ins with annual merit increase
Generous paid‑time‑off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plan
Company‑paid short‑term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY A professional RN licensed in the state of assignment with experience in nursing practice and advanced studies is responsible for structuring, planning, and implementing the Nursing Services Program that guides the delivery of a quality health care program in the correctional setting.
Receives and reviews daily outpatient and infirmary reports.
Participates in planning, priority setting, and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that are in compliance with contractual requirements, Department of Corrections, and national standards.
Directs planning, priority setting, and the development of policies and procedures for the Division of Nursing Services that comply with contractual requirements, Department of Corrections and national standards.
Coordinates and monitors orientation, in‑services and continuing education within the Division of Nursing Services.
Coordinates the development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of quality care.
Conducts recruitment/retention efforts for the division of Nursing Services.
Participates in the development and administration of a budget for Nursing Services.
Chairs the Infection Control Committee; develops and implements procedures, audits and nursing in‑services.
Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Health Care Unit Administrator.
Conducts regular meetings with nursing staff.
Acts as administrator on call for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs.
Responsible for coordinating and providing clinical orientation and nursing in‑service training.
Member of the Utilization Review Committee and Quality Assurance Committee.
Develops and maintains staff schedule for Division of Nursing Service in accordance with contract terms of nursing coverage. Responsible for making changes in time schedules, and granting special requests for time off, if applicable.
Develops, implements and evaluates the philosophy, goals and objectives.
Ensures the practice of nursing is consistent with current standards, and is responsible for level of care.
Serves as representative for, and/or liaison between, Nursing services and other health care providers, as well as Health Care Unit Administrator, and coordinates patient care with other departments.
Provides guidance to the nursing staff in patient care problems; delegates responsibility within the scope of the employee’s abilities.
Remains visible and is responsive to all medical disciplines.
Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluates employees’ performance, and maintains accurate care.
Participates in, and maintains good relationship with community organizations.
Keeps abreast and follows through on incidents occurring on all shifts.
Available for conferences on all shifts.
Counsels nursing personnel in following established protocols.
Reports all communicable diseases to the local/state health authorities.
Reviews all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, investigates, reconciles and forwards written findings to the Health Care Unit Administrator.
Responds to applicable grievances, and submits to project director.
Assesses established policies, policies as needed.
Submits monthly report of audits:
Outpatient Services
Medication Usage
Family Emergency Room Visits
Inmate Injury Reports
Inmate Heart Attacks
Newly Diagnosed Cancer Cases
JOB REQUIREMENTS LICENSURE:
Current State Registered Nursing License
CERTIFICATION:
Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION:
Graduate of nursing school required; BSN preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
3 years in a supervisory/leadership nursing role preferred; 2 years of administrative and/or correctional nursing experience can be substituted for BSN.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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Director of Nursing
SCHEDULE:
Full-Time, 8 a‑4:30 p
weekends off
FACILITY:
North Central Regional Jail
LOCATION:
Greenwood, WV
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice‑involved patients receive life‑changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds, and for many, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the first experience with quality, compassionate health care. When you join Wexford Health, you become part of a team—a family whose mission is to care for patients who cannot care for themselves. You change lives and make a difference.
BENEFITS
Performance check‑ins with annual merit increase
Generous paid‑time‑off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plan
Company‑paid short‑term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY A professional RN licensed in the state of assignment with experience in nursing practice and advanced studies is responsible for structuring, planning, and implementing the Nursing Services Program that guides the delivery of a quality health care program in the correctional setting.
Receives and reviews daily outpatient and infirmary reports.
Participates in planning, priority setting, and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that are in compliance with contractual requirements, Department of Corrections, and national standards.
Directs planning, priority setting, and the development of policies and procedures for the Division of Nursing Services that comply with contractual requirements, Department of Corrections and national standards.
Coordinates and monitors orientation, in‑services and continuing education within the Division of Nursing Services.
Coordinates the development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of quality care.
Conducts recruitment/retention efforts for the division of Nursing Services.
Participates in the development and administration of a budget for Nursing Services.
Chairs the Infection Control Committee; develops and implements procedures, audits and nursing in‑services.
Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Health Care Unit Administrator.
Conducts regular meetings with nursing staff.
Acts as administrator on call for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs.
Responsible for coordinating and providing clinical orientation and nursing in‑service training.
Member of the Utilization Review Committee and Quality Assurance Committee.
Develops and maintains staff schedule for Division of Nursing Service in accordance with contract terms of nursing coverage. Responsible for making changes in time schedules, and granting special requests for time off, if applicable.
Develops, implements and evaluates the philosophy, goals and objectives.
Ensures the practice of nursing is consistent with current standards, and is responsible for level of care.
Serves as representative for, and/or liaison between, Nursing services and other health care providers, as well as Health Care Unit Administrator, and coordinates patient care with other departments.
Provides guidance to the nursing staff in patient care problems; delegates responsibility within the scope of the employee’s abilities.
Remains visible and is responsive to all medical disciplines.
Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluates employees’ performance, and maintains accurate care.
Participates in, and maintains good relationship with community organizations.
Keeps abreast and follows through on incidents occurring on all shifts.
Available for conferences on all shifts.
Counsels nursing personnel in following established protocols.
Reports all communicable diseases to the local/state health authorities.
Reviews all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, investigates, reconciles and forwards written findings to the Health Care Unit Administrator.
Responds to applicable grievances, and submits to project director.
Assesses established policies, policies as needed.
Submits monthly report of audits:
Outpatient Services
Medication Usage
Family Emergency Room Visits
Inmate Injury Reports
Inmate Heart Attacks
Newly Diagnosed Cancer Cases
JOB REQUIREMENTS LICENSURE:
Current State Registered Nursing License
CERTIFICATION:
Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION:
Graduate of nursing school required; BSN preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
3 years in a supervisory/leadership nursing role preferred; 2 years of administrative and/or correctional nursing experience can be substituted for BSN.
EOE/M/F/D/V
TO APPLY Click
here
to apply for this job.
#J-18808-Ljbffr