Director of Nursing (DON)

VitalCore Health Strategies • Nashville, TN

21d • $108,000 - $114,400 • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Director of Nursing (DON) at Davidson County Annex & Female Correctional Center in Nashville, TN. This position must be filled by a Registered Nurse. At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State, board-certified or board-eligible in medicine, and has training and experience providing services to an adult population.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Specialty certification in correctional healthcare is desired (Certified Correctional Health Professional: CCHP, Certified Correctional Health Professional Nurse: CCHP-RN).
• Correctional healthcare experience is preferred.
• Previous clinical operations management experience is preferred.
• Previous direct management experience within a correctional health setting is desired.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA & state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units.
• Verifies that patients’ needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance.
• Participates in the planning of work for assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient units/departments.
• Plans and organizes training for staff members.
• Works in partnership with the Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Provides quality oversight in collaboration with site, regional and corporate leadership.
• Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff.
• Implements appropriate work structure and processes to accomplish goals for patient care specific to contract requirements and healthcare policy and procedures.
• Assists and supports nursing staff with the provision of patient care.
• Organizes the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient patient care.
• Evaluates patient care delivery processes on a regular, systematic, and frequent basis.
• Provides written reports to regional team and clients as scheduled or requested.
• Effectively uses data to identify performance improvement opportunities, takes action to drive improvement, and monitors progress through ongoing analysis of data and results.
• Facilitates the development of site performance improvement plans and monitors site progress and reporting.
• Participates in and contributes to the achievement of the site’s key performance indicators and Clinical Quality Initiatives as directed.
• Facilitates the completion of random and scheduled audits to assess site compliance with contractual requirements, accreditation standards, and continuous quality safety improvement (QAPI) opportunities.
• As directed, facilitates the completion of the appropriate QAPI forms and forwards findings/completed forms to Community/State leadership.
• Participates and serves on site-level QAPI committee.
• Conducts at minimum annual accreditation readiness audits to assess compliance with standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Devises a mechanism to track compliance with accreditation standards every day.
• As appropriate, develops action plans based on accreditation readiness audit findings.
• Collaborates with site leadership to implement plans and evaluate the effectiveness of action plans and modifies plan(s) as appropriate.
• Anticipates healthcare delivery and contractual issues and deals with potential issues proactively.
• Collaborates with site leadership and clients to meet the goals of the service contract in conjunction with regional leadership.
• Attends and reviews minutes on a regular basis for MAC meetings, Disease Management/Case Review and other healthcare-related site meetings.
• Reinforces and strengthens client satisfaction and related goals.
• Performs screening interviews with candidates for basic knowledge, skills within the corrections environment.
• Sets and communicates recruitment standards and takes accountability for recruiting effectiveness and compliance across their area of responsibility.
• Participates in the selection process for open site positions.
• Identifies high potential staff for development, promotion and succession opportune-hire.
• Performs at-hire and annual clinical competency assessments and checks to promote the delivery of safe, effective and efficient nursing care.
• To promote goal accomplishment (site and individual level), policy compliance and professional development, schedules one-on-one monthly meetings with direct reports.
• Provides developmental mentoring, formalized feedback, and coaching to staff.
• When appropriate, develops individual performance improvement plans for staff not meeting performance expectations.
• Coordinates and monitors orientation and onboarding activities of new hires and staff that have moved into a different roles.
• Performs an ongoing assessment of staff learning needs and facilitates in-service and continuing education for nursing and ancillary personnel to promote professional development and enhance performance.
• Interprets regulations and standards and communicates site and unit performance objectives to staff.
• Provides guidance and direction on state licensure, accreditation and regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensures nursing practice conforms to state licensure, accreditation and regulatory agency requirements in the clinical setting.
• Verifies required annual licensures and credentialing requirements for licensed personnel are met.
• Knows and ensures compliance with licensure requirements.
• Develops a monthly schedule for nursing staff and nursing support staff to ensure a sufficient number of nursing staff are scheduled on each shift with the appropriate skill level.
• Monitors and makes recommendations to site and regional leadership regarding nursing support and staff to meet patient and contract needs.
• Conducts at minimum monthly staff meetings in collaboration with site leadership.
• Assists site leadership with the development and maintenance of annual operational and clinical performance plans under the direction of regional operational management.
• Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials.
• Ensures nursing records are correctly maintained.
• Participates in Pharmacy, Therapeutic, and Strategic Initiatives, Patient Safety/Sentinel Event Committee, Performance Improvement, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Utilization Management and other process improvement committees/initiatives as directed or assigned.
• Supports Company Initiatives and the application of best practices in clinical settings.
• Assists in the completion of special projects on an as-needed basis.
• Works with others to determine where resource support should be allocated on a prioritization basis.
• Participates in the monthly Regional DON calls, initiatives and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager