Director of Nursing (Full-Time Boston)

Summary

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Director of Nursing for the Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston, MA

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication between correctional and nursing staff, contract providers, outside agencies and the Health Service Administrator [H. S. A.].

• Always ensure appropriate staff coverage for health services unit.

• Ensure that all inmates receive and intake screening upon admission to the facility.

• Ensure that health appraisals are completed on each inmate within the designated time frame upon entry into the facility.

• Supervise and evaluate work performance of nursing staff and counsel employees found in violation of established policies/procedures and practices.

• Monitor compliance with national and state standards, established policies, procedures and programs.

• Prepare reports on the utilization of health care services as required.

• Actively participate in Quality Improvement Committee and its activities.

• Develop, monitor, and present in-service training programs, including orientation.

• Monitor utilization of professional resources supplies and pharmaceuticals to ensure cost effective health care services.

• Coordinate outside medical consultations/treatment with the correctional facilities transportation section.

• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.

• Follow all security rules and regulations.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule

• Day shift; however, will require flexibility based on business needs.

• Start date will be dependent upon completion of a signed offer letter and all required onboarding.

• County orientation (first day) takes place on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Salary

$145,000 to $160,000 Depending on Experience

Requirements

Qualifications and

Education

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.

• Two years of prior supervisory experience either in acute care or a correctional setting.

• Maintains a current Registered Nursing License to practice in defined state.

• Maintain current CPR certification.

• Candidate must have a valid TB clearance and CPR certification to start.

Physical

Requirements

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.

• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

• Candidates must be willing to train on the floor following orientation, if applicable.

Benefits

(Available to eligible employees)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Dental insurance

• Vision coverage

• Health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off

Voluntary Benefits including

• Life insurance

• Accident insurance

• Disability insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.