Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

VitalCore Health Strategies
US - Texas - Galveston
October 31, 2024

Join the VitalCore Team in Texas! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing at Galveston County Jail in Galveston, Texas for Full-Time!!!

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 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.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SCHEDULE

Full-time
Salaried
Variable Shifts

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.

Full-time
Salaried
Variable Shifts

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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