What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at VitalCore Health Strategies?
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi!
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.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING BENEFITS PACKAGE:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION SUMMARY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SCHEDULE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / PREFERENCES
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.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi!
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.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- 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
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a supervisory nursing position who works in a correctional setting in which nursing services are required on a 24-hour basis. The ADON supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units. The ADON 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 ADON plans and organizes training for staff members and works in partnership with the Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SCHEDULE
- Full-time, Mon-Fri
- 40 hr/week
- On call coverage
ASSISTANT 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 preferred
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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Full-time, Mon-Fri
40 hr/week
On call coverage
