Director Of Nursing

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for developing, planning and implementing an integrated program of nursing service for the Department of Juvenile Services. As such, this position oversees and directs the 24/7 nursing operations at the eight DJS residential facilities and the DJS shelter. The DON supervises the three regional Nurse Managers who supervise the RN Supervisors at each facility and through them indirectly supervises subordinate nursing staff and non-licensed health care staff. The DON ensures that nursing services are provided in compliance with regulatory, community, accreditation standards and security protocols. Work schedule is day shift. Potential for telework up to 2 days per week. The incumbent is subject to call-in and comp time based on nursing coverage. Shift may be adjusted to meet needs of DJS facilities. May be required to work away from assigned office for statewide initiatives, training, coverage, etc. DJS Mission Statement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems. DJS Vision Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland. DJS Somatic Health Mission Statement: To protect, promote, and advance the health of all youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Services. DJS Somatic Health Vision Statement: To be the national model for the delivery of health care and nutritional services in a juvenile justice setting. The incumbent in this position assumes full responsibility for the operational and administrative duties for nursing services at all DJS facilities and shelter, which are operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.
Five years of experiences as a Registered Nurse including four years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity for the required education.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
Current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.
Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing nursing services for a system that has multiple locations and is operational 24/7 or has multiple nursing shifts per day, including overseeing staff scheduling and workforce management.
Experience working as a nurse in a correctional health setting or if no experience working in a correctional setting then experience working as a nurse in a residential setting serving adolescents and/or young adults under the age of 25.
Experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting primarily serving pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients.
Experience implementing quality improvement initiatives and monitoring clinical outcomes to enhance healthcare service delivery.
Experience training and supervising Certified Medication Technicians as a delegating nurse.
Experience writing policy, procedure, and/or nursing protocols.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates the philosophy, objectives, standards and policies of nursing practice and interprets them to administrative personnel.
Develops, reviews, and modifies nursing protocols and procedures and assists in reviewing and revising DJS policy.
Coordinates nursing services in an interdisciplinary fashion with other disciplines within DJS such as physician, dental, behavioral health, nutritional, case management, residential/group life, transportation, executive, and support (IT, procurement, HR) services.
Ensures consistent, high-quality nursing and somatic health care of youth in DJS facilities through continuous quality improvement and quality assurance activities, submission of facility statistical reports, education and training and orientation of nursing staff, weekly special needs meetings, and development of treatment plans, discharge aftercare, and special health care services for youth with Special Needs.
Assists in determining appropriate placement of youth with respect to their medical needs.
Investigates critical incidents, develops corrective action plans, and follows through to ensure corrective action is completed and on-going.
Makes periodic visits to the DJS facilities to assess nursing operations and the upkeep of the health suites, and to meet with nursing staff, other health care professionals, and facility leadership.
Ensures that there are adequate space and appropriate supplies, equipment, and medication with continuous inventory for on-going nursing operations in coordination with the Health Administrator.
Assists in ordering and purchasing supplies and equipment as needed for on-going medical and nursing operations.
Oversees the hiring of nursing personnel and support staff, and participates in the interview, selection, placement, promotion, discipline/counseling, and evaluation of nursing personnel.
Holds at least monthly Nursing Supervisors Meetings and weekly meetings with Regional Nurse Managers.
Serves as the Contract Monitor for the Supplemental Nursing Contract and assists in the development and monitoring of other contracts as needed in coordination with the Health Administrator and Clinical Services Administrator.
Oversees the Certified Medication Technician program including coordinating and providing the initial and refresher Certified Medication Technician training to non-professional staff per the Maryland State Board of Nursing, coordinating Delegating Nurse training, and supporting the Delegating Nurses.
Attends and participates in conferences, continuing education, required training, and meetings that may include other State agencies, stakeholders, and professional organizations.
Completes special projects and other duties to support the Department’s and DJS Somatic Health Missions as assigned by the DJS Medical Director or Health Administrator including coverage of facility nursing duties if absolutely required.