Director Job at American Medical Staffing, Richmond, KY

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  • American Medical Staffing
  • Richmond, KY

Job Description

American Medical Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Correctional Director of Nursing for a local contract nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Director of Nursing
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 52 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days, flexible, on call
  • Employment Type: Local Contract

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee and manage the nursing operations within our correctional facility. The DON will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance with regulations, and effective nursing staff management. This leadership role requires a strong background in correctional or institutional healthcare, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with medical and security personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily operations of the nursing department, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and facility policies.

Develop and implement nursing protocols, policies, and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Supervise and support nursing staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and conducting disciplinary actions as needed.

Coordinate with physicians, mental health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Monitor patient care plans, ensuring appropriate treatments and medication administration.

Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and record-keeping in accordance with healthcare regulations.

Conduct audits and quality assurance assessments to maintain a high standard of care.

Serve as a liaison between healthcare staff and correctional facility administration.

Manage budgetary concerns, including staffing levels, supply procurement, and cost-effective operations.

Address patient complaints, grievances, and concerns to ensure their healthcare needs are met.

Qualifications:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.

Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor or Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum 3-5 years of nursing management experience, preferably in a correctional, acute care, or behavioral health setting.

Strong knowledge of correctional healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.

Leadership and team-building experience with a focus on staff development and retention.

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage and de-escalate high-stress situations in a correctional environment.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

Continuing education opportunities.

Professional growth and advancement within the organization.

American Medical Staffing Job ID #62779. Posted job title: RN:Corrections Nursing Supervisor B.1,07:00:00-15:00:00 The client is looking for a nurse who would be willing to take on a long-term contract.

About American Medical Staffing

American Medical Staffing is a staffing agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals. Our roots are nurse owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue. When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors. We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital; you are an asset. We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don`t work for us; we work for you. Since starting in Baltimore, MD, we continue to grow throughout the country. Check out our industry leading reviews on Google and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us!

· Benefits:

AMS offers an array of benefits for any employee working 30 hours or more! Those eligible employees who choose to participate will pay the premiums with deductions from their pre-tax earnings.

We offer a complete benefits package including  Health Insurance, 401K with up to 2% match, Life, Vision, and Dental.

From health and wellness support, financial or legal needs, or help with life's everyday challenges, our Employee Assistance Program provides you with resources, services and discounts to help you manage your unique concerns and save time, energy and money.

We also offer additional Employee Perks that you can enjoy as an AMS employee:

  • Scrubin – Uniform Discounts
  • Working Advantage – unlimited access to thousands of exclusive discounts and special offers nationwide for theme parks, shows, tours, attractions, sports, concerts, hotels, rental cars, retail gift cards, movie tickets and much more
  • Hotel Engine - Save up to 60% when booking hotel rooms, with access to more than 700,000 deeply discounted hotels worldwide.
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • Wellness Program, including fitness, nutrition and financial wellness
  • Betterhelp - 1 month of free therapy, followed by a discounted rate for our Healthcare Professionals and their family members.
  • Win Win Referral Bonus - $500 for you, and $500 for them!

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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