Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

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 Health Care, has an opening for a Director of Nursing at Essex County Correctional Facility in Middleton, MA!!! (Must be a Registered Nurse)

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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 SUMMARY

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 activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units. The DON verifies that patients’ needs are met, evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance. They participate in 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 SCHEDULE

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday

DIRECTOR OF NURSING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required. Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State and experience providing services to an adult population.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience 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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