Director of Nursing

PrimeCare Medical•Annapolis, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as Director of Nursing in the medical department at the Anne Arundel County Detention Centers in Glen Burnie and Annapolis, Maryland. The Director of Nursing manages and evaluates nursing care delivery in accordance with PrimeCare Medical’s philosophy, goals, and objectives, and ensures that nursing practice complies with established standards. The position includes administrative leadership and clinical nursing duties. The Director of Nursing reports to and regularly meets with the Health Services Administrator and Medical Director, supervises and evaluates nursing personnel in collaboration with the Health Services Administrator, directs staffing and schedules, and performs nursing assessments and care for inmates/patients. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for evening-shift and on-call requirements every other weekend.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.
Previous management experience in a medical facility or more than 3 years of experience working in an emergency department.
Experience in the health care delivery system.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced position.
Good patient assessment skills.
Decision-making ability.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Leadership ability.
Demonstrated clinical competency.

Responsibilities

Report to and meet regularly with the Health Services Administrator and Medical Director.
Prepare required reports and maintain a professional nursing attitude and working relationships with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers, and corporate staff.
Use established corporate and facility policies and procedures, factual data, and sound independent judgment in decision-making.
Interpret and ensure compliance with PrimeCare Medical and NCCHC/ACA standards.
Orient, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel in collaboration with the Health Services Administrator; obtain final approvals from corporate staff.
Assign and direct nursing staff, develop and monitor work schedules, and arrange appropriate staffing coverage.
Maintain accurate records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
Conduct sick call and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries covered by written protocol approved by the PrimeCare Medical Director.
Refer cases outside written protocols, or cases that do not respond to treatment, to an appropriate PrimeCare Medical physician.
Give and receive inter-shift reports to support continuity of care and communicate pertinent information.
Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress, and formulate nursing care plans.
Review and coordinate planning for future admissions and participate in pre-release planning with facility staff.
Collect ongoing data to determine nursing care needs and monitor nursing care that promotes, maintains, and restores patient well-being.
Perform general and specialized nursing care for ill inmates/patients within the facility.
Assist physicians with physical examinations and physician visits.
Conduct initial inmate/patient physical assessments and intake screening according to established written protocol.