Admin Director Nursing-Correctional Health

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston is seeking an Admin Director of Nursing (ADON) for Correctional Health to lead nursing practice, set strategic direction, and ensure safe, effective care across facilities. The ADON oversees operations, HR, finances, quality improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards, partnering with hospitals and academic partners to advance care.

This role requires a Doctorate in Nursing (preferred), a Master's in nursing/BA/MPH/MHA, Texas RN license, BLS, and 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Master's degree in nursing, Business Administration, MPH, MHA or related field. Holds at least one (1) of the following in Nursing: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing's philosophy, vision, and strategic direction within the Correctional Health organization.
• Accountable for operational leadership, human resource management, financial control, and quality improvement for nursing.
• Advances and leads professional nursing practice based on the Correctional Health System Nursing Professional Practice Model, nursing strategic plan, and ANA standards.
• Maintain regulatory and accreditation standards and monitor quality and safety data; communicate with physicians and health care personnel.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Design Knowledge

Medical Terminology

Research Knowledge

Statistics Knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Nursing or related field (preferred)

Master's in Nursing / MBA / MPH / MHA or related field

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

The Admin Director of Nursing (ADON), Correctional Health is the leader responsible for implementing nursing's philosophy, vision, and strategic direction within the Correctional Health organization. The ADON is accountable for operational leadership, human resource management, financial control, and quality improvement for nursing within his/her defined areas of responsibility. The ADON advances and leads professional nursing practice based on the Correctional Health System Nursing Professional Practice Model, nursing strategic plan, and the American Nurses Association's Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice. The ADON establishes an environment of professional nursing practice that empowers nurses to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient care. The ADON serves as the moral and ethical compass for nursing, ensuring alignment with Correctional Health and Harris Health System's strategic priorities and Nursing's foundational standards of practice including professional and legal regulation. The ADON champions initiatives that improve care and protect patients, including monitoring and reporting quality and safety data and maintaining regulatory and accreditation standards. The ADON maintains high-level communication and productive relationships with physicians and other health care personnel. The ADON serves as a catalyst for change among the healthcare leaders and personnel within the System, and in the community. The ADON partners with affiliated schools of Medicine and Nursing to support academic development, research and practice improvements consistent with Correctional Health and Harris Health System's Mission and Vision.

Reporting Structure

The ADON has a direct reporting relationship to the Associate CNO Correctional Health.

Degrees

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Master's degree in nursing, Business Administration, MPH, MHA or related field. Holds at least one (1) of the following in Nursing: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree.

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support from a hospital- based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
• Registered Nurse; licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas
• Other applicable certificates as required by unit/service.; CCHP or CCHP-RN preferred
• Work Experience: Ten (10) as a Registered Nurse (Correctional Health Nursing preferred)
• Management Experience: Five (5) progressive nursing leadership experience in complex healthcare organizations (Correctional Health experience preferred)
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact) Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking), Writing/Correspondence, Writing/Reports
• Proficiencies: Personal Computer

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical Abilities, Design Knowledge and Skills, Medical Terminology Knowledge, Research Knowledge and Abilities, Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule: Flexible, Holidays, On-Call, Travel, Weekends