Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

NaphCare, Inc.; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 140,405,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescriptions free of charge

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Yuma, AZ, to oversee nursing staff and ensure quality care for incarcerated individuals.

The role works with the DON, correctional staff, and medical professionals to maintain compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards. The position requires an AZ RN license and active BLS CPR certification, with at least two years of clinical and progressive management experience in correctional or acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Requires current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in AZ.
• Active BLS CPR Certification (AHA) required.
• Two years of clinical and progressive management experience in correctional healthcare or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance patient care and a safe work environment.
• Assist DON in managing nursing staff, staffing needs, hiring, training and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate patient care with external providers and other facilities.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS CPR Certification

Communication skills

Staff management

Education

AZ RN License

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

ID: 2026-32784

Location: US-AZ-San Luis

Category: Site Leadership

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team of medical professionals in Yuma, AZ where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Arizona Department of Corrections - Yuma.

Pay rates range from $45.00 to $49.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will work with the Director of Nursing, correctional staff and other medical professionals to provide quality care to the individuals in residence, while managing the nursing team and ensuring all work is performed in compliance to standards and adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Collaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment
• Assist DON in managing nursing staff, monitoring staffing needs, hiring and training of new staff and conducting performance evaluations
• Effectively communicate with healthcare staff and correctional staff to coordinate patient care with providers outside of the facility
• Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards
• Creating and managing staffing schedules to ensure adequate nursing coverage for all shifts
• Ensuring all heath care related equipment and supplies, including pharmaceuticals and over the counter medications, are appropriately stocked and available at all times
• Maintaining current and accurate patient records and documentation
• Developing staff, conducting in-service training for new and current staff
• Conducting daily clinical rounds to all designated areas of responsibility to observe and review documentation, orders, and patient care plans, and ensuring objectives are understood and practiced by the nursing staff
• Assisting in daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and patient assessments
• Participating in all monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned and required in accordance with contract compliance
• Mitigating risks by proactively addressing potential hazards, including dangerous work conditions, health and safety concerns and reporting issues to company leadership and facility management.

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in AZ
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)

• Two years of clinical and progressive management experience providing comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services within a correctional healthcare or acute care setting
• Ability to manage complex staffing matrices and clinical supplies
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience managing and training medical staff
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

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