Director of Nursing

Description

Salary: Starting at $90, 000
Location: 805 N Avenue F, Post, TX 79356

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holiday
• Employee assistance program

MTC is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) for our location in Post, Texas. Flexible hours, great work/life balance, variety in your caseload are just a few of the reasons we know you'll be happy you pursued a career with MTC. 

In this role, you will be responsible for executing physician’s orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting physician in examinations and treatment of inmates 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 call-ins and use of overtime.  Assume on call status for staff problems.  Assume on call status in absence of health services administrator.
4. Conduct in-services, audits, chart reviews, statistical evaluations, and changes in policy or procedure.
5. Provide oversight of sick call, medication administration, and other clinical activities.
6. Coordinate and report referral of inmates to emergency services based on their medical condition.
7. Facilitate NCCHC/TJC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.
8. And more as detailed in full job description

Education and Experience Requirements:

Nursing degree 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.  Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2600.