Director of Nursing (RN)

Director of Nursing / Registered Nurse

Join the VitalCore Team in Virginia! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Director of Nursing / Registered Nurse at Virginia Beach Jail in Virginia Beach, Virginia! Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package? At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, 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.

Job Description

• The Director of Nursing (DON) is a supervisory nursing position who works in a correctional setting in which nursing services are required on a 24-hour basis.
• The DON supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units.
• The DON verifies that patients' needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance.
• They participate in the planning of work for assigned units and coordinate activities with other patient units/departments.
• The DON plans and organizes training for staff members and works in partnership with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required. Licensed to practice nursing in the State of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred.
• Previous clinical operations management experience preferred; previous direct management experience within a correctional health setting desired.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA & state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing preferred.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Coordinates and monitors orientation and onboarding activities of new hires and staff that have moved into 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.
• 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.

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.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center.
• 401K & Plan Matching.
• PTO.
• Annual Incentive Bonus.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.