Regional Director of Nursing (74252)

Centurion Health•Jefferson City, MO

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Regional Director of Nursing to lead our team of medical healthcare professionals at various correctional locations throughout Missouri. Frequent travel to facilities within assigned territory in Eastern Missouri and to our Regional Office in Jefferson City, Missouri will be required. The Regional Director of Nursing provides leadership and clinical direction to statewide nursing program per the direction of the Statewide Director of Nursing. Works closely with onsite Directors of Nursing and nursing staff in the provision of healthcare services to inmates. Coordinates nursing services with multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality, responsive, effective services are delivered.

Requirements

Must hold valid RN license in Missouri
Bachelor’s degree is required
Progressive experience in nursing care with a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience preferred
Experience in examining operations, formulating, developing, and implementing new strategies and procedures preferred
Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
Must submit to and pass drug testing per agency requirements where applicable
Must have at least two (2) years of related correctional experience or correctional healthcare experience, with a state correctional system
Must show current tuberculosis documentation, must be appropriately certified in first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS), and automated external defibrillator (AED) use