Assistant 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. It’s what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.

Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position 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 you’re ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!

Here are the Details -

Position: Assistant Director of Nursing

Location: Richmond City Justice Center

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluations of all nursing services

• Work alongside the Director of Nursing to review, establish, and maintain patient care protocol and standards, ensuring that all federal and state, MEDIKO, and facility policies, regulations and guidelines for patient care are met

• Establish and coordinate training, quality improvement, safety and infection control programs in collaboration with all required entities including but not limited to Director of Nursing, Health Services Administrator, facility administration, Human Resources, Corporate QA Manager and team as well as any other appropriate MEDIKO employees

• Recommend and participate in the development of organizational policies and procedures to include monitoring and enforcement of Infection Control policies and procedures; serve on organizational committees such as the CQI and assist in conducting regular staff meetings

• Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness and implement changes as required for improvement

• Assist in designing, establishing, and maintaining an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; assist in recruiting, employing, training, supervising, and evaluating professional and contract staff

• Support Director of Nursing in directing and coordinating nursing, program, and clinical education and in-service activities for the department

• Review pharmacy utilization to ensure adherence to formulary

• Reinforce Director of Nursing in establishment and implementation of short- and long-term organization goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures

• Assist Director of Nursing in performing periodic cost and productivity analysis

• Operate standard office equipment to include computer, copier, fax, and telephone; operate standard medical facility equipment to include, but not limited to, AED, EKG, blood pressure, oxygen, glucometer, pulse oximeter, and other medical equipment, as applicable

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BSN with Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred

• Current state RN licensure

• Background in emergency room or correctional nursing setting preferred

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferable in a correctional care setting

• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)

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

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

• Preferred Pharmacy Network options

• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options

• Wellness program

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

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

• Optional 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 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays

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

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

• Free Continuing Education

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

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.