Director, Nursing

Management and Training Corporation•Marion, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Nursing supervises nursing staff and nursing care at the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio. The role provides and coordinates medical services for residents, including assessment, triage, medication administration, public health programs, immunizations, and health education. The Director maintains medical records and confidentiality, complies with applicable healthcare and pharmacy laws, supports facility security and accreditation requirements, and responds to emergencies and investigations.

Requirements

College degree in nursing.
Current, valid Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Three years of nursing experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Current CPR certification.
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.
Attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing staff and nursing care.
Attend sick call with physicians, preparing the examining room and equipment.
Contact physicians for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries, confer with a physician about emergency-room referrals 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, and maintain a telephone log.
Coordinate and conduct CID meetings, sharing information with the Health Services Administrator and health services staff.
Operate the pill cart and dispense medications; ensure medications are administered and recorded and appropriate laboratory tests are obtained as ordered for patients with sexually transmitted diseases.
Coordinate and ensure immunizations are administered and recorded.
Provide health counseling, education, and instruction individually or in groups as required.
Apply basic cost containment and utilization management to patient care and facility operations.
Maintain security and confidentiality of medical records and observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, especially those concerning controlled substances.
Observe and record inmate behavior, assess and triage inmates, and document appropriately.
Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment, and control medications, syringes, and other medical supplies.
Perform on-call work as required.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
Facilitate applicable NCCHC, ACA, and JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing efficient, approved, and appropriate medical services.
Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required; take appropriate action in serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
Conduct investigations and inquiries as directed, gathering information and evidence and interviewing people to obtain statements; exercise independent judgment in determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including providing basic emergency medical aid, moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.