Director of Nursing

This position is in support of the Influx Care Facility located in Carrizo Springs TX.  The purpose of the facility is to provide comprehensive care for migrant youths ages 13 to 17 in the Care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) who are awaiting reunification or repatriation.  This care will begin as soon as the youths arrive at the facility and last until their arranged departure with family or sponsors. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams identifications of prior conditions and allergies day to day care of routine urgent and emergency medical conditions.  

The Director of Nursing assumes responsibility for overseeing and driving quality in all aspects of nursing on the project.  They will function as a member of the leadership team and handle the required duties as they pertain to patient care administration and contractual obligations.  Under the general supervision from the Chief Medical Officer they provide professional nursing leadership and perform regular nursing duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative  

• Responsible for ensuring the development implementation and application of policies and procedures related to the delivery of safe and efficient nursing care. 
• Monitors audits and evaluates the quality of nursing care provided. 
• Develops strategies objectives and plans for outpatient and inpatient services. Develops and implements short and longterm goals that are in line with the mission statement and values of International Health and Medical Services.  
• Directs the activities of nursing personnel consistent with those in the Performance Work Statement  
• Responsible for the supervision and implementation of the Clinical Quality Assurance Plan  
• Responsible for the supervision of the Medical Reception Department 
• Responsible for supervision of Medical Surveillance Programs 
• Assists in the review of new hires and their medical credentials. 

Personnel Management/Staffing  

• Identifies staffing needs and continuously monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet various clinical care and operational objectives. 
• Defines nursing personnel requirements and position competencies for the nursing department.  
• Ensures effective utilization of staff and departmental resources.  
• Monitors overtime requirements in accordance with minimum and optimal staffing levels and applicable surge requirements. 
• Develops and manages inservice educational programs for relevant staff when internal workflow changes occur.  
• Coordinates orientation programs and refresher courses to train and update skills of the nursing service personnel. 
• Devises and maintains strategies to ensure nursing professional development. 
• Responsible for the development of training manuals and materials 
• Evaluates employee performance against departmental and personal goals and objectives.  
• Provides corrective counseling with appropriate documentation to staff members when necessary. 
• Assists with coordination of medical transfers from project to a higher level of care. 

Leadership  

• Demonstrates visibility and accessibility to staff by making regular rounds staff communication and meetings. 
• Collaborates with nursing and medical staff in the development and measurement of performance of standards of patient care.  
• Creates an environment that fosters a positive working culture and innovative patient care. 
• Provides clinical leadership and expertise; serves as technical support and as a resource.  
• Actively attends and participates in department head and other essential committees of the medical department. 
• Assess and communicates departmental need for equipment and supplies.  
• Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement and management programs implementing and communicating corrective action plans and interventions. 

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Knowledge   

• Current Texas or Compact State Registered Nurse License required. 
•  Minimum of five (5) years experience as a clinical nurse.   
• Three (3) years relevant management experience required. 
• Minimum two (2) years in outpatient and/or clinic setting required.   
• Graduate of an approved accredited school of professional nursing.   
• Proficient oral and written communication skills. 
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.   
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.  
• Experience in Pediatrics Medical Pediatrics Family Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Room settings is strongly preferred. 
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred. 
• Clinical specialty certifications and/or advanced education optimal. 
• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred. 
• Experience with detention health or migrant health care is preferred.   
• Experience with Joint Commission International or JCAHO regulations. 

Physical Demands 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be a US Citizen or possess a permanent resident card. 
• Current MRPT Clearance preferred. 
• Eligible to receive a federal tier II clearance and Pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Check. 
• Must be able to relocate to site for duration of the contract. 

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Compensation  Min: $50hr        Max: $70hr 

Benefits Fulltime positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws 

International Health and Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime