Director of Nursing
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Framingham
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! 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 Massachusetts Department
of Correction MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA.
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring
hardworking 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.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED
TO:
- 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
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Annual Incentive Bonus
DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION SUMMARYThe 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.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / PREFERENCES
- Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required. Bachelor or
Master's Degree in nursing preferred
- Licensed to practice nursing in the State, board-certified or
board-eligible in medicine, and has training and experience
providing services to an adult population
- To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values,
strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative
healthcare strategies
- Specialty certification in correctional healthcare is desired
(Certified Correctional Health Professional: CCHP, Certified
Correctional Health Professional Nurse: CCHP-RN)
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare
setting, with correctional healthcare experience is preferred
- Previous clinical operations management experience is
preferred; previous direct management experience within a
correctional health setting is desired
- Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA &
state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement
programs and clinical auditing, is preferredDIRECTOR OF NURSING
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
- Facilitates the completion of random and scheduled audits to
assess site compliance with contractual requirements, accreditation
standards, and continuous quality safety improvement (QAPI)
opportunities. As directed, facilitates the completion of the
appropriate QAPI forms and forwards findings/completed forms to
Community/State leadership. Participates and serves on site-level
QAPI committee
- Conducts at minimum annual accreditation readiness audits to
assess compliance with standards and identify opportunities for
improvement. Devises a mechanism to track compliance with
accreditation standards every day. As appropriate, develops action
plans based on accreditation readiness audit findings. Collaborates
with site leadership to implement plans and evaluate the
effectiveness of action plans and modifies plan(s) as
appropriate
- Anticipates healthcare delivery and contractual issues and
deals with potential issues proactively. Collaborates with site
leadership and clients to meet the goals of the service contract in
conjunction with regional leadership. Attends and reviews minutes
on a regular basis for MAC meetings, Disease Management/Case Review
and other healthcare-related site meetings. Reinforces and
strengthens client satisfaction and related goals
- Performs screening interviews with candidates for basic
knowledge, skills within the corrections environment. Sets and
communicates recruitment standards and takes accountability for
recruiting effectiveness and compliance across their area of
responsibility. Participates in the selection process for open site
positions. Identifies high potential staff for development,
promotion and succession opportunat-hire
- Performs at-hire and annual clinical competency assessments and
checks to promote the delivery of safe, effective and efficient
nursing care. To promote goal accomplishment (site and individual
level), policy compliance and professional development, schedules
aone-on-one monthly one on one meeting with direct reports.
Provides developmental mentoring, formalized feedback, and coaching
to staff. When appropriate, develops individual performance
improvement plans for staff not meeting performance
expectations
- Coordinates and monitors orientation and onboarding activities
of new hires and staff that have moved into a 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. Knows and ensures
compliance with licensure requirements
- 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. Monitors
and makes recommendations to site and regional leadership regarding
nursing support and staff to meet patient and contract needs
- Conducts at minimum monthly staff meetings in collaboration
with site leadership. Assists site leadership with the development
and maintenance of annual operational and clinical performance
plans under the direction of regional operational management
- Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and
outside officials. Ensures nursing records are correctly
maintained
- Participates in Pharmacy, Therapeutic, and Strategic
Initiatives, Patient Safety/Sentinel Event Committee, Performance
Improvement, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Utilization
Management and other process improvement committees/initiatives as
directed or assigned
- Supports Company Initiatives and the application of best
practices in clinical settings. Assists in the completion of
special projects on an as-needed basis. Works with others to
determine where resource support should be allocated on a
prioritization basis. Participates in the monthly Regional DON
calls, initiatives and activities. Performs other duties as
assigned
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and
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.
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