Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Part Time - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

Naphcare, Inc.•Montgomery, AL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Part Time - Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join their team of medical professionals in Montgomery, AL, where they manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Kilby Facility. This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees. 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.

Requirements

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

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.