Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

VitalCore Health StrategiesCharlotte, NC
$95,000 - $108,000Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required.
  • Must hold an active RN license in the state of North Carolina or compact license.
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in nursing preferred
  • Specialty certification in correctional healthcare is desired (Certified Correctional Health Professional: CCHP, Certified Correctional Health Professional Nurse: CCHP-RN)
  • Correctional healthcare experience is preferred
  • Previous clinical operations management experience is preferred
  • Previous direct management experience within a correctional health setting is desired
  • Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA & state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing, is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units.
  • Verifies that patients’ needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance.
  • Participates in the planning of work for assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient units/departments.
  • Plans and organizes training for staff members.
  • Works in partnership with the Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K & Plan Matching
  • PTO
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
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