Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

NaphCare•Elmore, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team of medical professionals in Elmore, AL. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections - Staton. As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will collaborate with the Director of Nursing, correctional staff, and other medical professionals to provide quality care. You will also manage the nursing team and ensure all work is performed in compliance with standards and adherence to regulations.

Requirements

Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in AL
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

Supervises staff and ensures policies and procedures are being followed in our continued mission to provide quality care that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population.
Collaborates with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Assists DON in managing nursing staff, monitoring staffing needs, hiring and training of new staff and conducting performance evaluations.
Effectively communicates with healthcare staff and correctional staff to coordinate patient care with providers outside of the facility.
Monitors compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards.
Creates and manages staffing schedules to ensure adequate nursing coverage for all shifts.
Ensures all health care related equipment and supplies, including pharmaceuticals and over the counter medications, are appropriately stocked and available at all times.
Maintains current and accurate patient records and documentation.
Develops staff, conducting in-service training for new and current staff.
Conducts 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.
Assists in daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and patient assessments.
Participates in all monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned and required in accordance with contract compliance.
Mitigates risks by proactively addressing potential hazards, including dangerous work conditions, health and safety concerns and reporting issues to company leadership and facility management.