Director Of Nursing

Director Of Nursing

Pay: $92,000 per year Salary

The Director of Nursing directly supervises the nursing staff, clerk and pharmacy technicians. Acts as Nursing Supervisor. Performs duties concerned with the care of the sick and injured, prevention of illness and promotion of good health in compliance with LaSalle Corrections policies, state directives and correctional healthcare standards. The employee is responsible for the performance of the nursing staff, clerk and pharmacy technician. Works under the supervision of the Health Services Administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Render first aid treatment and assist the physician in treating serious accidents or illnesses.
• Treat minor injuries and illnesses according to physician instructions or nursing protocols and maintain health records.
• Clean and dress wounds, operate emergency equipment and provide follow-up nursing care as required.
• Prepare and administer specified medications and drugs and assist in developing programs to prevent or control diseases and accidents.
• Monitor inmates restricted to bed rest or medical observation.
• Conduct cursory medical exams during inmates' first 24 hours on site.
• Conduct designated health services special programs as assigned.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Ensure all reports and statistics are kept and properly reported.
• Assist in hiring and training employees, perform evaluations and counseling, ensure personnel responsibilities are met for designated shift.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Supervisory and administrative skill are essential.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and evaluative processes.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of medical equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions from Nursing Protocols, Procedure Manuals, physician or extender orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain health records.
• Skill in relating to demanding patients in stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of approved School of Nursing and current license approved by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• One year of nursing experience required, preferably in a supervisory capacity in a correctional facility.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.
• Continuous sitting per shift.
• Continuous periods of walking and standing per shift.
• Occasional climbing stairs per shift.
• Remaining awake and alert while on duty per shift.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs periodically and lifting up to 50-100 lbs rarely.
• Frequently working on computers/tablets throughout the shift.
• Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting.

Pay: $92,000 per year