Director of Nursing

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County Government is seeking an energetic and experienced Director of Nursing to provide quality assurance leadership to clinical public health staff at the Arlington County Detention Facility (ACDF). The Correctional Health Services Nurse Manager will oversee all aspects of nursing care within the facility, including staff supervision, patient assessments, treatment planning, and medication administration while managing RN and LPN personnel and contributing to institutional standards that meet agency, state, and national healthcare requirements. This role works closely with the Chief Medical Director and Correctional Health Services Administrator to coordinate nursing services and collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders, including ACSO command staff, community partners, Virginia Hospital Center, and external medical organizations at the federal, state, and local levels. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills to provide direction to a large, diverse, creative, and autonomous staff, including in times of change; significant experience and understanding of the needs of public health and Arlington residents; analyzing and developing solutions to complex issues and operational concerns; establishing and managing outcome based performance measures to guide operations; strong oral and written communication to move forward complex initiatives and communicate confidential information; and proactive in the use of technology for communication and for business practices in human services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible to receive licensure within 60 days of hire
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Considerable and progressively responsible program management experience in public/community health or related areas, to include providing clinical nursing services as a Registered Nurse (RN), reviewing & formulating public health policy and services, and administering public health programs

Nice To Haves

Public health or community health at the local level, including work with diverse populations, low-income clients, and/or individuals with disabilities similar to those served by DHS
Supervisory experience in a community, public health, or correctional facility setting
Knowledge of nursing practice standards, relevant laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and the ability to develop corresponding policies and procedures
Experience with performance assessment, quality compliance, and continuous process improvement for both clinical and non-clinical practice
Training or experience in emergency management systems such as Incident Command System (ICS)

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the Chief Medical Director to define operational goals and objectives for the correctional health program, with primary responsibility for managing daily nursing operations
Assisting in the development and implementation of operational and nursing policies and procedures
Ensuring that all healthcare services are delivered in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and requirements
Supervising nursing and support staff, including participation in hiring, performance evaluations, and personnel management
Leading orientation, training, and continuing education programs for nursing personnel
Working with the Chief Medical Director in overseeing Nurse Practitioner(s), providing guidance and feedback regarding their performance as members of the correctional healthcare team
Overseeing the development and execution of a quality improvement plan in collaboration with the Chief Medical Director and the Correctional Health Services Administrator
Ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet the healthcare needs of the facility, in coordination with both public health and correctional facility leadership
Assuming overall responsibility for nursing care delivery, including the provision of direct patient care as needed