Director of Nursing

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Lords Valley, PA

9m•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to serve as Director of Nursing in the medical department at Pike County Prison in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania. The Director of Nursing manages and evaluates nursing care delivery in accordance with PrimeCare Medical’s philosophy, goals, and objectives, and ensures nursing practice complies with established standards. The role combines administrative leadership with direct clinical nursing duties. The Director reports to and meets regularly with the Health Services Administrator and Medical Director, supervises and evaluates nursing personnel in collaboration with the Health Services Administrator, assigns and directs staff, and maintains adequate staffing coverage. Clinical responsibilities include patient assessment, sick call, nursing care, documentation, health counseling, and coordination with physicians and other facility staff.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Previous management experience in a medical facility, or at least three 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 in a fast-paced position 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 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; assign and direct nursing staff.
Develop and monitor work schedules and provide appropriate 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 diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries under written protocols approved by the PrimeCare Medical Director.
Refer cases not covered by 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 of inmates/patients, 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.
Perform initial inmate/patient physical assessments (intake screenings) according to established written protocols.
Obtain final approvals from corporate staff where required.