Registered Nurse Manager

NaphCare•Detroit, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Registered Nurse Manager to join our team of medical professionals in Detroit, Michigan, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Wayne County Jail. This is a night position! As a Correctional Nurse Manager, you will work alongside correctional staff and other medical professionals to provide quality care to the individuals in residence ensuring all nursing care is performed in compliance to standards and adherence to regulations. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Requirements

Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within state of Florida.
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
Progressive administrative/management experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Strong clinical skills and progressive management experience providing comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services within a correctional healthcare or acute care setting
Ability to manage complex staffing matrices and clinical supplies
Excellent communication skills with proven experience managing and training medical staff
Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Progressive administrative/management experience in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, staff management, and administrative duties, contributing to the overall health and well-being of the incarcerated population.
Collaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment
Recruiting, hiring, training, supervising and evaluating nursing staff, ensuring competency and adherence to policies
Effectively communicating with healthcare staff and correctional staff to coordinate patient care with providers outside of the facility
Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards
Manages the daily operations of the medical unit, including scheduling, budgeting, and record-keeping, ensuring adequate nursing coverage for all shifts
Ensuring all heath care related equipment and supplies, including pharmaceuticals and over the counter medications, are appropriately stocked and available at all times
Maintaining current and accurate patient records and documentation
Developing staff, conducting in-service training for new and current staff
Conducting daily clinical rounds to all designated areas of responsibility to observe and review documentation, orders, and patient care plans, and ensuring objectives are understood and practiced by the nursing staff
Assisting in daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and patient assessments
Participating in all monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned and required in accordance with contract compliance
Mitigating risks by proactively addressing potential hazards, including dangerous work conditions, health and safety concerns and reporting issues to company leadership and facility management