Assistant Director of Nursing (Full-Time Boston)

Correctional Psychiatric Services PC•Boston, MA

6d•$135,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Assistant Director of Nursing for the Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston, MA.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
Two years of prior supervisory experience either in acute care or a correctional setting.
Maintains a current Registered Nursing License to practice in defined state.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Responsibilities

Maintain communication between correctional and nursing staff, contract providers, outside agencies and the Health Service Administrator [H.S.A.].
Always ensure appropriate staff coverage for health services unit.
Ensure that all inmates receive and intake screening upon admission to the facility.
Ensure that health appraisals are completed on each inmate within the designated time frame upon entry into the facility.
Supervise and evaluate work performance of nursing staff and counsel employees found in violation of established policies/procedures and practices.
Monitor compliance with national and state standards, established policies, procedures and programs.
Prepare reports on the utilization of health care services as required.
Actively participate in Quality Improvement Committee and its activities.
Develop, monitor, and present in-service training programs, including orientation.
Monitor utilization of professional resources supplies and pharmaceuticals to ensure cost effective health care services.
Coordinate outside medical consultations/treatment with the correctional facilities transportation section.
It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
Follow all security rules and regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.