Director of Nursing

iHire; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Director of Nursing in Richmond, VA, focused on delivering high-quality medical care within correctional healthcare. This role involves oversight of nursing staff, regulatory compliance, and implementing best practices to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, supervisory experience, and a commitment to quality assurance in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Two years supervisory experience in acute or correctional settings preferred.
• Current unencumbered RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the orderly administration of inmate care according to policies.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new nursing staff.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compliance Monitoring

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Masters Degree in Nursing

Job description

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MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. Its what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.

Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

If youre ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!

Here are the Details -

Position: Director of Nursing:

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, doctors, and healthcare administrators
• Ensure the orderly administration of inmate care on a daily basis is consistent with physician orders and the correctional facility policies and procedures
• Create standard-of-care guidelines by way of developing, revising, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal policies and regulations, adhering to MEDIKOs policies and procedures
• Oversee and implement changes to nursing best practices, such as shift changes and infection prevention procedures
• Recruit, onboard, and train new nursing staff
• Develop short and long-terms goals for the department, such as staffing goals, procedural goals, and standard-of-care goals
• Participate in cost containment goals, standards, and activities; participate in operating budget as it relates to nursing and other areas, as assigned
• Review and approve timesheets, overtime, and submit payroll within designated timelines
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program; assist Medical Director in establishing CQI calendar; participate in the monthly CQI committee (including submitting appropriate recommendations to improve health care services)
• Oversee services rendered by agency or 1099/contractors
• Schedule and document monthly staff meetings
• Develop, coordinate, assign duties and communicate nursing staff schedules; ensure required site coverage at all times; provide on-call coverage as needed; assist team members with work and work overtime as needed
• Supervise and evaluate nurse performance; counsel and discipline employee based on guidance from MEDIKOs handbook; complete and submit timely, annual performance reviews/evaluations to HR/Finance for further approval on all nursing and assigned staff
• Knowledge and understanding of all facets of professional nursing, patient care, infection control, safety, quality assurance policies and procedures, and institutional practices; monitor and reinforce compliance in each of these areas
• Provide guidance to nurse staff regarding medical disciplines
• Communicate with inmate patients families, physicians, and medical staff
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• BSN with Masters Degree in Nursing preferred
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current unencumbered RN licensure in applicable state
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross guideline approved)
• Background in an emergency room, correctional health care or medical surgical setting preferred
• Two (2) years supervisory experience, preferably in an acute care setting or within a correctional environment
• Strong knowledge of all areas of general health care services within the correctional health care environment
  
  

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program
• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Preferred Pharmacy Network options
• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match
• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans
• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays
• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• Free Continuing Education
• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers
  
  

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $93,362 - $163,668 Annual

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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