Director of Nursing (DON

Director of Nursing (DON)
Vital Core Health Strategies Pearl, Mississippi, United States About this position

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health c are , has an opening fora Director of Nursing at Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl ! This position must be filled by a Registered Nurse.

Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare?

At Vital Core 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 Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

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 Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.

• 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 Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• EEO

• 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

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• 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 preferred

• 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,…