What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at MEDIKO INC?
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$1K SIGN ON BONUS!
For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!
At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.
We are hiring for the following:
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing
Location: Richmond City Justice Center
Sign on Bonus: $1,000
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluations of all nursing services
- Work alongside the Director of Nursing to review, establish, and maintain patient care protocol and standards, ensuring that all federal and state, MEDIKO, and facility policies, regulations and guidelines for patient care are met
- Establish and coordinate training, quality improvement, safety and infection control programs in collaboration with all required entities including but not limited to Director of Nursing, Health Services Administrator, facility administration, Human Resources, Corporate QA Manager and team as well as any other appropriate MEDIKO employees
- Recommend and participate in the development of organizational policies and procedures to include monitoring and enforcement of Infection Control policies and procedures; serve on organizational committees such as the CQI and assist in conducting regular staff meetings
- Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness and implement changes as required for improvement
- Assist in designing, establishing, and maintaining an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; assist in recruiting, employing, training, supervising, and evaluating professional and contract staff
- Support Director of Nursing in directing and coordinating nursing, program, and clinical education and in-service activities for the department
- Review pharmacy utilization to ensure adherence to formulary
- Reinforce Director of Nursing in establishment and implementation of short- and long-term organization goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures
- Assist Director of Nursing in performing periodic cost and productivity analysis
- Operate standard office equipment to include computer, copier, fax, and telephone; operate standard medical facility equipment to include, but not limited to, AED, EKG, blood pressure, oxygen, glucometer, pulse oximeter, and other medical equipment, as applicable
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BSN with Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
- Current state RN licensure
- Background in emergency room or correctional nursing setting preferred
- Three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferable in a correctional care setting
- Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)
- Proof of COVID Vaccination
Benefits
- Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
- Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
- Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
- CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
- Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
- Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com to learn more about opportunities with us!
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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