Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Naphcare, Inc.•Speigner, AL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join their 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. The ADON will work with the Director of Nursing, correctional staff, and other medical professionals to provide quality care to residents, manage the nursing team, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in AL.
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.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Supervising staff and ensuring policies and procedures are followed to provide quality care that protects the rights, dignity, and health of the patient population.
Collaborating with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Assisting the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing staff, monitoring staffing needs, hiring and training new staff, and conducting performance evaluations.
Communicating effectively with healthcare staff and correctional staff to coordinate patient care with providers outside the facility.
Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.
Creating and managing staffing schedules to ensure adequate nursing coverage for all shifts.
Ensuring all healthcare-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 and 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.