Travel Interim Nursing Supervisor / RN

CorrHealth•Dallas, TX

12d•$109 - $112•Onsite

About The Position

The Travel Interim Nursing Supervisor is responsible for managing, training, evaluating, disciplining, and supporting Nursing/EMS staff in short- or long-term interim assignments. The role is responsible for on-site health care services at assigned facilities and works closely with Detention Administration to ensure effective communication with CorrHealth staff. The position ensures that medical, mental, and ancillary health programs align with site-specific goals and applicable CorrHealth and facility policies and procedures. It includes special projects and filling in for any shift as facility needs require. The role requires weekly travel among New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming, and the employee must reside in one of those states. The supervisor travels to contracted facilities to cover for absent Health Services Administrators and provides staff orientation, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and ongoing support. The position oversees patient care, staff and contractor services, records requests, serious and catastrophic health conditions, and use of special housing, infirmary beds, and outside patient services. The supervisor also supports quality improvement, audits, accreditation preparation, and employee development. Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees may face risk or harm from inmates and exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and must follow facility security procedures. The job requires maintaining applicable certifications and licenses, complying with HIPAA and other relevant laws and policies, passing a background check and applicable pre-employment drug test, and treating coworkers, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in good standing; compact licensure is required.
At least one year of specialized experience in an administrative, clerical management, or supervisory position in the health care field, involving facility relationships, analysis or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and knowledge of regulations, requirements, and standards across supervisory groups and administrative areas.
AED certification.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs.
Ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout a facility, including up and down stairs, and to position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to convey and discern information in conversation, communicate frequently with patients, and exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to travel weekly among New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming and reside in one of those states.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of correctional experience preferred.
BSN or master's degree in nursing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel to contracted facilities to cover for absent Health Services Administrators, including vacation and unforeseen absences.
Provide orientations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing support for facility Nursing/EMS staff.
Accept on-call status as necessary.
Monitor implementation of detention facility procedures and programs.
Lead nursing staff in delivering patient care and supporting medical staff.
Ensure medical personnel have appropriate licensure, credentialing, and insurance coverage.
Ensure patient care plans contain documentation necessary to provide appropriate care.
Work with subcontracted services, including pharmacy, laboratory, x-ray, and specialty providers.
Oversee services rendered by contractors and professional staff.
Screen records requests and approve or disapprove responses as appropriate.
Review the status of patients with serious health problems and ensure necessary intervention and treatment are completed.
Monitor inmate hospitalization to support early release when possible.
Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses and use appropriate means to limit CorrHealth's and the facility's liabilities.
Oversee the appropriate use and quality of special housing, infirmary beds, and outside patient services.
Assist with continuous quality improvement initiatives, including developing training to help counties meet or exceed CQI standards.
Complete mock audits and help facilities prepare for NCCHC and ACA accreditation.
Train and coach managers, supervisors, and others involved in employee development.
Fill in for any and all shifts as facility needs require.
Maintain applicable certifications, educational requirements, and licenses; maintain current CPR/BLS certification and a current TB test.
Follow facility and employee handbook policies, maintain confidentiality and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, and complete security training and orientation.
Assist coworkers and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to coworkers.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, directives, standards, and site policies and procedures.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.