Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to serve as Director of Nursing in the medical department at Dutchess County Jail in Poughkeepsie, New York. The Director of Nursing manages and evaluates nursing care delivery in accordance with the company’s philosophy, goals, and objectives, and ensures nursing practice complies with established standards. The role includes administrative leadership, staffing and performance oversight, and direct clinical nursing duties. The Director of Nursing reports to and meets regularly with the Health Services Administrator and Medical Director, coordinates nursing staff and schedules, and provides and oversees care for inmates/patients in accordance with approved protocols and applicable standards.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
- Previous management experience in a medical facility or at least 3 years of experience working in an emergency department.
- Experience in a health care delivery system.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Leadership ability.
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
- Ability to multitask and strong patient assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Report to and meet regularly with the Health Services Administrator and Medical Director.
- Prepare required reports and maintain a professional nursing attitude.
- Maintain professional working relationships with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers, and corporate staff.
- Serve as a role model for nursing staff and use established corporate and facility policies and procedures in decision-making.
- Use factual data and sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with Personalcare 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 coverage to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- 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 diagnoses and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries covered by written protocols approved by the Personalcare Medical Director.
- Refer cases not covered by written protocols, or cases that do not respond to treatment, to an appropriate Personalcare physician.
- Receive and give 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 evaluate future-admission planning and participate in pre-release planning with other facility staff.
- Collect ongoing data to determine nursing care needs.
- Monitor nursing care that promotes, maintains, and restores the well-being of inmates/patients.
- Perform general and specialized nursing care for ill inmates/patients in the facility.
- Assist physicians with physical examinations and physician visits.
- Perform initial inmate/patient physical assessments and intake screenings according to established written protocols.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance options
- Disability options
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with match
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
