Director of Nursing
About The Position
Rite of Passage is hiring a Director of Nursing for Lava Heights Academy in Toquerville, Utah, and Falcon Ridge Ranch in Virgin, Utah. These residential treatment programs provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young women referred by juvenile courts and social service agencies. The youth served may have histories of abuse, neglect, trauma, substance abuse, mental illness, and violence. The Director of Nursing is a primary member of the Site Management Team and directs, provides, and supervises the facility medical department and its functions. The role ensures compliance with contracts, ACA standards, and licensing requirements related to medical treatment; monitors and evaluates care needs and levels; helps ensure essential care and quality services; and provides consultation related to standards. The position has administrative and clinical management responsibility for the medical unit, coordinates medical, dental, and psychiatric services, and is on call 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies. The position pays $80,000 per year, depending on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Hold a Registered Nurse license in the State of Utah.
- Have strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills and a patient-centered approach.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Be proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and basic office software.
- Possess a current State Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to qualify as an eligible ROP driver.
- Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
- Pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Responsibilities
- Direct, provide, and supervise the facility medical department and its functions.
- Ensure compliance with contracts, ACA standards, and licensing requirements related to medical treatment.
- Monitor and evaluate care needs and determine appropriate levels of care.
- Assure delivery of essential care needs and quality services.
- Provide consultation to assist with adherence to standards.
- Manage the medical unit administratively and clinically.
- Administer and coordinate medical, dental, and psychiatric services.
- Remain on 24-hour call to respond to emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance within 90 days
- Dental insurance within 90 days
- Vision insurance within 90 days
- Company-paid life insurance within 90 days
- 401(k) match of up to 6% after one year of employment
- Paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
