What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (FT) (Boston, MA-SCHOC) position at Correctional Psychiatric Services?
Director of Nursing
Correctional Psychiatric Services (CPS Healthcare) is currently seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to work in a correctional setting at the Suffolk County Jail in Boston, MA.
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for managing and supervising the correctional nursing unit and maintaining effective communication among correctional and nursing staff, medical and mental health providers, Health Service Administrator (HSA), contract providers, and community partner agencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate work performance of nursing staff, counsel employees found in violation of established policies, procedures, protocols, and nursing care standards.
- Monitor compliance using national and state standards, established policies, procedures, nurse protocols, and programs, nursing standards of care, and state legislative guidelines.
- Work with and assist nurse managers and supervisors in ensuring that all clinics are supplied with functioning equipment, has needed supplies and equipment, services are provided unhindered, and assist providers when needed.
- Cover after hour and weekend call every 3rd week
- Follow all rules, regulations, and protocols.
Type of position:
Full-time Days M-F
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
- Unencumbered Massachusetts RN license
- Five years of clinical, acute care, community based health care experience
- Current CPR certification
- Previous experience as Director or Assistant Director of Nursing preferred
- Previous correctional experience preferred
Location:
- Suffolk County House of Correction Boston, MA
Schedule:
- 40 hours/week
- Monday-Friday
- Covers after-hours and weekend call every 3rd week
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training on correctional health to all new hires.
- Our team also enjoys great benefits, including 10 days of paid time off, paid sick time, 401K, medical and dental benefits, and referral bonuses.
Inquiries welcome: recruitment@cpsmh.org
Why work in correctional nursing?
Correctional nursing is a highly specialized and well-respected field that focuses on providing evidence-based nursing for incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting such as a jail or a prison.
At CPS Healthcare, nurses in leadership positions develop and perfect a broad spectrum of nursing and managerial skills providing and directing treatment in the areas of emergency medicine, chronic disease, detoxification, mental illness, and prenatal care.
CPS is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusivity. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000