Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Wyoming.
• Possess an active BLS/CPR certification; AHA certification is preferred.
• Have three years of clinical and progressive management experience in a government or private organization related to comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services in a correctional healthcare or acute care setting.
• Ability to manage complex staffing matrices and clinical supplies.
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience leading, managing, and coaching medical staff through complex human resources issues and challenges.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Pass the facility criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• AHA-preferred BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing and support staff and clinical operations.
• Foster a positive work environment and set clear expectations and direction for nursing and support staff.
• Communicate practice changes, advocate for nursing needs, and provide guidance and support to staff.
• Collaborate with other staff members and participate in recruiting, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff.
• Collaborate with medical and mental health teams to enhance quality patient care.
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Manage nursing operations, resources, budgets, and staffing schedules.
• Ensure staff adhere to current and new policies and procedures and the company Code of Conduct.
• Monitor staffing needs and help recruit new staff.
• Conduct educational classes and train staff on new procedures and policies.
• Proactively address potential hazards, dangerous work conditions, and health and safety concerns, and report issues to company leadership and facility management.

Benefits

• Health insurance beginning on day one
• Dental insurance beginning on day one
• Vision insurance beginning on day one
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on day one
• Tuition assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs
• Career advancement support