Director of Nursing

Management And Training Corporation; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, prescription

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Military leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, TX. The Health Services Administrator oversees nursing services and the clinical staff in the medical unit, ensuring physician orders are executed and medications are administered accurately.

The role requires a Texas-licensed RN with CPR certification and at least three years of professional nursing experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity. A valid Texas driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Accredited Registered Nursing program and a minimum of three years professional nursing experience with one year supervisory experience.
• Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of Texas or a compact state.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff and coordinates medical unit activities.
• Ensures compliance with physician orders and patient care protocols.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of medical records.
• Oversees medication administration and patient examinations as directed by physicians.
• Coordinates referrals to emergency services based on medical condition.
• Monitors staffing levels and assigns duties to nursing personnel.
• Conducts in-services and audits to improve clinical operations.
• Ensures OSHA and facility safety standards are followed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Education

RN program

Texas license

CPR certification

Driver's license (TX)

Job description

Salary: $107,000 annual salary

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• 401(k) retirement plan

Location

Operated by Management & Training Corporation, the IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, Texas

Position Summary

Reports to the health services administrator. Directly supervises registered nurse II, licensed vocational nurse II. Directs the management of nursing services and the supervision of the ancillary clinical staff in the medical unit. Responsible for executing physician’s orders, dispensing, and administering medications, and assisting physician in examinations and treatment of patients in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Essential Functions

• Monitor assigned medical unit and act as a clinical resource for staff.
• Monitor and assign duties to nursing personnel as appropriate to caseload, shift and unit.
• Assure adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Fill in as needed during periods of short staffing.
• Monitor callins and use of overtime.
• Assume on call status for staff problems.
• Assume on call status in absence of health services administrator.
• Conduct in-services, audits, chart reviews, statistical evaluations, and changes in policy or procedure.
• Provide oversight of sick call, medication administration, and other clinical activities.
• Coordinate and report referral of detainees to emergency services based on their medical condition.
• Assist the health services administrator in monitoring environmental sanitation, safety and health related issues by performing inspections and generating recommendations based on those inspections.
• Use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods ensuring adherence to all OSHA regulations.
• Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
• Practice advanced cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
• Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
• Closely monitor illnesses.
• Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary and compliance with all pharmacy regulations.
• Conduct staff meetings; Promote communications and the proper floe of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
• Detainee orientation (A&O); Assure that detainees arriving at the facility are adequately oriented to services available and procedure for obtaining medical services.
• Assure that all detainees assigned to work as medical orderlies are trained in handling of contaminated waste, and proper cleaning of contaminated surfaces, and monitors their compliance with instruction.
• Organize monthly in-service education for healthcare staff.
• Assure that staff receive in-service yearly as required.

Other Duties

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of an Accredited Registered Nursing program and a minimum of three (3) years professional nursing experience with one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of Texas or a compact state.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Equal Opportunity

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.

MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.