RN Registered Nurse Regional DON Hamilton County

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:The RN Regional DON is responsible for leadership direction management and evaluation of all operations for designated sites with a direct reporting relationship to the COO and CEO. He/she is responsible for ensuring all operations are in compliance with contract requirements QCHC policies & procedures and nursing standards of care. Travel to the sites will be required. A company vehiclewill be provided.

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Principal Responsibilities:

• Support and oversee your assigned HSAs.
• Ensure staffing patterns in congruence with contract requirements and ensure compliance. Assist HSAs as necessary in staffing for their areas.
• Ensure all nursing activities are in compliance with required standards and regulations.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and ensure completion of documentation.
• Utilize QCHC manuals policies and procedures to guide appropriate actions with nursing staff.
• Inspect and ensure jails are in TCI compliance.
• Formulate and submit all required reports weekly.
• Implement and maintain communication process to ensure all staff are informed and current on important information at all times.
• Plan and organize staff meetings at least monthly.
• Completes annual performance evaluations.
• Identify expected clinical outcomes goals and develop tools for measuring results of these outcome goals.
• Foster support and cooperation among staff members to promote teamwork and fulfillment of the unit mission.
• Assess clinical skills of each staff member relative to job responsibilities and identify ways to educate and correct any deficiencies.
• Ensure participation in CQI activities.
• Assist with payroll review and ensure time and worked hours are correct for all staff.
• Work closely with physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Interview/Hire new staff to ensure staffing requirements are met.
• Identify equipment and capital equipment needs and submit request to corporate.
• Assist with budgetary planning and operate within budget goals .Attend ALL mandatory meetings and 80% of non-mandatory meetings a year.
• Perform inmate care in accordance with physician orders and standards of nursing practice.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Education/Licensure Requirements:Check the minimum level of formal education that is required to perform this job satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits:

• Malpractice Insurance provided by QCHC
• Matching 401K
• PayActiv for early access to pay
• Referral Program
• EAP Program
• FinFit for Financial Wellness
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Holiday Pay
• BCBS Health Insurance - Full time Employees or equivalent hours
• Dental Vision Supplemental Insurance - Full Time Employees
• PTO - Full Time Employees

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing required. Bachelors Degree preferred. Valid/current Nursing License from state of employment.
• Training Skills Knowledge and/or Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice with 1-2 years of administrative/management experience required.
• One year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred.
• Current CPR

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Required Experience:

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