Director of Nursing

MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support, and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. Its what sets us apart from other healthcare organizations and drives our success in Correctional Healthcare.

At MEDIKO you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety, and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

If youre ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, the next step is to APPLY TODAY and get the conversation started!

Here are the Details -

Position: Director of Nursing

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30AM-5PM (with some flexibility)

Location: Athens-Clarke County Jail, Athens, GA

Pay Rate: $88,950 and higher, commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between Nursing staff, Physicians, and healthcare administration

• Ensure orderly administration of inmate care on a daily basis consistent with physician orders and facility policies and procedures

• Create standard-of-care guidelines that ensure compliance with regulations and policies and adhere to MEDIKOs policies and procedures

• Oversee and implement changes to Nursing best practices, such as infection prevention procedures

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new Nursing staff

• Develop short and long-terms goals such as staffing goals, procedural goals, and standard-of-care goals

• Participate in cost containment goals, standards, and activities; participate in operating budget as it relates to Nursing and other areas, as assigned

• Review and approve timesheets, overtime, and submit payroll on a timely basis

• Assist in implementation and maintenance of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programming; assist Medical Director in establishing CQI calendar; participate in monthly CQI committee (including submitting appropriate recommendations to improve health care services)

• Oversee services rendered by agency or 1099/contractors

• Schedule monthly staff meetings and document discussions, conclusions, and decisions

• Develop, coordinate, assign duties and communicate nursing staff schedules; ensure required site coverage at all times; provide on-call coverage as needed; assist team members with work and work overtime as needed

• Supervise and evaluate Nurse performance; counsel and conduct corrective actions with guidance from MEDIKOs handbook; complete and submit timely, annual performance reviews/evaluations to HR/Finance for further approval on all Nursing and assigned staff

• Know and understand all facets of professional Nursing, patient care, infection control, safety, quality assurance policies and procedures, and institutional practices; monitor and reinforce compliance in each of these areas

• Communicate with patients families, physicians, and medical staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

• BSN with Masters Degree in Nursing desired

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Current unencumbered RN licensure in applicable state

• Must hold current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross guideline approved) prior to start date

• Background in an emergency room, Correctional Healthcare, or medical/surgical setting very helpful

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in an acute care setting or within a Correctional Healthcare setting

• Strong knowledge of general health care services within Correctional Healthcare

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Annual Bonus Program

• Benefits package includes various options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options

• Wellness program

• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company contribution

• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage

• Optional, additional, voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans

• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 12 Holidays, 2 of which are flexible/floating holidays

• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

• Continuing Education provided and paid for by MEDIKO

• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized service providers, retailers, and attractions.

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.