Director Of Nursing

LaSalle Corrections

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care, including first aid, wound care, medication administration, and assisting physicians. The position also includes administrative duties such as health record maintenance, disease prevention program development, inmate monitoring, conducting medical exams, and managing health services programs. A key aspect of the role is promoting positive social skills and maintaining accountability for inmates and property. The Director of Nursing will also be involved in hiring, training, evaluating, and counseling staff, ensuring personnel responsibilities are met for their designated shift. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties as assigned within their capabilities.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Supervisory and administrative skill are essential.
Knowledge of medical procedures and evaluative processes.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of medical equipment.
Ability to follow instructions from Nursing Protocols, Procedure Manuals, physician or extender orders.
Ability to establish and maintain health records
Skill in relating to demanding patients in stressful situations.
Graduate of approved School of Nursing and current license approved by the State Board of Nurse Examiners
One year of nursing experience required
Current Registered Nursing license

Nice To Haves

preferably in a supervisory capacity in a correctional facility

Responsibilities

Render first aid treatment and assist the physician in treating serious accidents or illnesses.
Treat minor injuries and illnesses according to physician instructions or nursing protocols and maintain health records.
Clean and dress wounds, operate emergency equipment and provide follow-up nursing care as required.
Prepare and administer specified medications and drugs and assist in developing programs to prevent or control diseases and accidents.
Monitor inmates restricted to bed reset or medical observation.
Conduct cursory medical exams during inmates’ first 24 hours on site.
Conduct designated health services special programs as assigned.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
Ensure all reports and statistics are kept and properly reported.
Assist in hiring and training employees, perform evaluations and counseling, ensure personnel responsibilities are met for designated shift.