Director, Nursing

MTC Corrections•Marion, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation operates the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio, providing residents with medical services supporting their health and well-being. The Director, Nursing provides supervision of nursing staff and nursing care and performs clinical, public-health, medication-management, security, compliance, and administrative duties within the Ohio State Board of Nursing scope of practice. The position includes assessing and treating residents, coordinating care with physicians and other health-services staff, managing public-health programs and immunizations, maintaining medical records and confidentiality, and supporting facility safety and accreditation. The role may also require on-call work, emergency response, investigations, and assistance with legal responses related to inmate lawsuits.

Requirements

College degree in nursing.
Current, valid registered nursing license for the state of Ohio.
Three years of nursing experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Current CPR certification.
Must work within the Ohio State Board of Nursing scope of practice.
Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing staff and nursing care.
Attend sick call with physicians and prepare the examining room and equipment.
Contact physicians for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries, consult physicians about referrals to the emergency room when required, and document care appropriately.
Maintain the current master list of inmates and employees with ongoing CID needs or documented completion of CID services.
Plan, coordinate, and implement public-health programs required by state codes.
Conduct contact investigations and referrals when appropriate.
Maintain the telephone log.
Coordinate and conduct CID meetings and share information with the Health Services Administrator and health-services staff.
Operate the pill cart and dispense medications; ensure medications are administered and recorded and that physician- or midlevel-provider-ordered laboratory tests are obtained for patients with sexually transmitted diseases.
Coordinate and ensure immunizations are administered and recorded.
Provide health counseling and education to individuals or groups as required.
Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of medical records and comply with applicable HIPAA rules.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, particularly those covering controlled substances.
Observe and record inmate behavior, assess and triage, and document appropriately.
Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband and securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.
Control medications, syringes, and other medical supplies.
Perform work on an on-call basis as required.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
Facilitate applicable NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing efficient, approved, and appropriate medical services.
Prepare and distribute safety and accident reports as required and take appropriate action in serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
Conduct investigations and inquiries as directed, gather information and evidence, interview people, obtain statements, and exercise independent judgment about whether probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including basic emergency medical aid, moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.