Director of Nursing

<h4><strong><a id="myCustomID" href="https://jobs.wexfordhealth.com/job/24552">To Apply for this Job Click Here</a></strong></h4> <div style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;margin-top: 0.0in"> <div style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;margin-top: 0.0in"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>POSITION:           Director of Nursing </strong></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>SCHEDULE:         Full-Time, Monday thru Friday, 8a to 4:30p, weekends off</strong></span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>FACILITY:             North Central Regional Jail</strong></span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>LOCATION:          Greenwood, West Virginia </strong></span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>A Job Should be</strong> <strong><em>MORE</em> than just a paycheck.</strong></span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>Wexford Health Sources, Inc.</strong> 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.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds.  In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">When you join Wexford Health, you do <strong><em>more</em></strong> than just further your career.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">You change lives.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">You make a difference.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do <strong><em>MORE</em></strong>… then look at Wexford Health.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong><u>BENEFITS</u></strong></span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:</span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Performance check-ins with annual merit increase</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Paid holidays</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross/BlueShield</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Dental and Vision insurance</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">401(k) retirement saving plan</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Company-paid short-term disability</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Healthcare and dependent care spending account</span></span></span></ul> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong><u>POSITION SUMMARY</u></strong></span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">A professional nurse registered in the state of assignment with experience in practice of nursing and possessing advanced studies and expertise in administration of nursing services.  The Director of Nursing has the authority, responsibility and accountability for structuring, comprehensive planning and implementing the Nursing Services Program that guides the delivery of a quality health care program.</span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Receives and reviews daily outpatient and infirmary reports.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">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.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">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.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Coordinates and monitors orientation, in-services and continuing education within the Division of Nursing Services.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Coordinates the development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of quality care.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Conducts recruitment/retention efforts for the division of Nursing Services.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Participates in the development and administration of a budget for Nursing Services.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Chairs and Infection Control Committee; develops and implements procedures, audits and nursing in-services.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Health Care Unit Administrator.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Conducts regular meetings with nursing staff.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Acts as administrator on call for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Responsible for coordinating and providing clinical orientation and nursing in-service training.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Member of the Utilization Review Committee and Quality Assurance Committee.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">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.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Develops, implements and evaluates the philosophy, goals and objectives.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Ensures the practice of nursing is consistent with current standards, and is responsible for level of care.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">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.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Provides guidance to the nursing staff in patient care problems; delegates responsibility within the scope of the employee’s abilities.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Remains visible and is responsive to all medical disciplines.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care.  Evaluates employees’ performance, and maintains accurate care.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Participates in, and maintains good relationship with community organizations.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Keeps abreast and follows through on incidents occurring on all shifts.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Available for conferences on all shifts.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Counsels nursing personnel in following established protocols.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Reports all communicable diseases to the local/state health authorities.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Reviews all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, investigates, reconciles and forwards written findings to the Health Care Unit Administrator.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Review all mediation errors, and forwards written findings to the Health Care Unit Administrator.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Health Care Unit Administrator.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Responds to applicable grievances, and submits to project director.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Assesses established policies, and reviews policies as needed.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Submits monthly report of audits:</span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Outpatient Services.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Medication Usage</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Family Emergency Room Visits.</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Inmate Injury Reports</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Inmate Heart Attacks</span></span></span> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif">Newly Diagnosed Cancer Cases</span></span></span></ul> </ul> <div style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <p><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong><u>JOB REQUIREMENTS</u></strong><br />The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.<br /><strong>LICENSURE: </strong>Current State Registered Nursing License</span></span></span></p> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>CERTIFICATION: </strong>Current CPR Certification<strong> </strong></span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>EDUCATION:</strong> Graduate of nursing school required; BSN preferred</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  </strong>3 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership nursing role preferred; 2 years of administrative and/or correctional nursing experience can be substituted for BSN.</span></span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;text-align: center"><span><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif"><strong>EOE/M/F/D/V</strong></span></span></span></div> </div> <p style="color: #fff">24552</p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff"><br /> , <br /> , <br /> , <br /> , </p> <p> , </p> <p> <br /> </span></p> <h4><strong><a id="otherId" href="https://jobs.wexfordhealth.com/job/24552">To Apply for this Job Click Here</a></strong></h4>