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MTC Director of Nursing in Raymondville, Texas

PAY: Starting at $89k

Direct Hire-Full Time

Location: 1800 Industrial Drive Raymondville TX 78580

Benefits Include:

  • Health, dental, and vision

  • Prescription drug and life insurance

  • 401(k) retirement account

  • Long and short-term disability

  • PTO and 11 paid holidays

  • Employee assistance program

Position Summary:

Reports to the health services administrator. Directly supervises registered nurse III and licensed practical

nurse III. Directs the management of nursing services and the supervision of the ancillary clinical staff in the

medical unit. Responsible for executing physician’s orders, dispensing, and administering medications, and

assisting physician in examinations and treatment of patients in compliance with MTC Medical and customer

directives.

Essential Functions:

  1. Monitor assigned medical unit and act as a clinical resource for staff.

  2. Monitor and assign duties to nursing personnel as appropriate to caseload, shift and unit.

  3. Assure adequate coverage on all shifts. Fill in as needed during periods of short staffing. Monitor callins

and use of overtime. Assume on call status for staff problems. Assume on call status in absence of

health services administrator.

  1. Conduct in-services, audits, chart reviews, statistical evaluations, and changes in policy or procedure.

  2. Provide oversight of sick call, medication administration, and other clinical activities.

  3. Coordinate and report referral of inmates to emergency services based on their medical condition.

  4. Facilitate NCCHC/JCAHO/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of

efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.

  1. Assist the health services administrator in monitoring environmental sanitation, safety and health

related issues by performing inspections and generating recommendations based on those inspections.

  1. Use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods ensuring adherence to all OSHA regulations.

  2. Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but

use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the

position.

  1. Practice advanced cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.

  2. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

  3. Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.

  4. Closely monitor illnesses.

  5. Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary and compliance with all pharmacy regulations.

  6. Conduct staff meetings; Promote communications and the proper floe of relevant information in the

medical unit.

  1. Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take

appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.

  1. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic

emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and

evacuating people from confined areas.

  1. Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.

  2. Assure that detainees arriving at the facility are adequately oriented to services available and

procedure for obtaining medical services. Assure that all detainees assigned to work as medical

orderlies are trained in handling of contaminated waste, and proper cleaning of contaminated surfaces,

and monitors their compliance with instruction.

  1. Organize monthly in-service education for healthcare staff. Assure that staff receive in-service yearly

as required.

  1. Maintain current licensure on all staff requiring such licensure.

  2. Assist the health services administrator in recruiting, orienting, supervising and evaluating the

performance of all healthcare staff. Complete a yearly written evaluation on all directly supervised staff

and a six-month evaluation on new employees.

  1. Requires long periods of prolonged walking and standing.

Position Description:

  1. Regular attendance is required.

  2. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and

intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding

social skills procedures and intervention techniques.

  1. Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as

determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Completion of an Accredited Registered Nursing program and a minimum of three (3) years professional

nursing experience with one (1) year supervisory experience. Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state

of Texas or compact state. Must possess current CPR certification. Must successfully complete required pre

service training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless

waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Senior Director, Medical Operations Date

Vice President, Human Resources Date

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