Assistant Director of Nursing

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing oversee an assigned shift within the Medical Unit of the Allegheny County Jail.

Incumbents are responsible for scheduling, orienting, training, supervising, and evaluating the nursing and ancillary health services staff on their assigned shifts.

Additionally, Assistant Directors of Nursing coordinate and administer the health-related care of incarcerated individuals.

This role offers a compressed schedule of 12-hour shifts with coverage opportunities for current shifts (subject to change) 0500-1700 hours and 1700-0500 hours.

Overview : Duties :

Duties :

• Assists in the management and evaluation of nursing care delivery at the Allegheny County Jail ensuring practices comply with established nursing standards.
• Oversees, evaluates, coordinates, and appropriately administers all nursing-related processes and procedures to ensure quality nursing care that promotes, maintains, and restores the comprehensive overall health of all patients.
• Develops and monitors work schedules and facilitates the assignment, reassignment, and scheduling of staff nurses and other health services personnel to cover all areas during assigned shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
• Manages and directs staff in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for providing quality care.
• Counsels and disciplines employees who violate established policies / procedures.
• Receives and provides shift reports to ensure continuity of care and to disseminate pertinent information necessary to the functioning of oncoming shift.
• Coordinates and conducts ongoing required CPR / First Aid training of staff on shift.
• Works as a staff nurse when necessary.
• Ensures nursing procedures are followed accurately and timely and that medical supplies and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that they are properly administered.
• Performs all aspects of general and specialized nursing care in the treatment of ill patients.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance program and performs / prepares necessary audits and reports.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records.
• Performs other related duties as requested / required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of :

• Nursing and medical practices and the laws and regulations that govern correctional care.
• Principles and practices of management and supervision of employees.
• Efficient staffing and scheduling models and practices.

Skill in :

• Microsoft Office products.
• Electronic Health Records.

Ability to :

• Interact with incarcerated individuals appropriately.
• Efficiently staff and schedule a medical unit.
• Supervise and manage staff.
• Lead, function independently, and make informed decisions using sound professional judgment.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments.
• Supervise the quality of care and treatment provided to patients.
• Plan, implement, and interpret treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with jail administrative and medical management, patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Work shifts in a 24 / 7 facility.
• Ensure accountability 24 hours / day, 7 days per week.
• Attends seminars, workshops, and meetings as needed.

Residency : Not required to live in Allegheny County

Veterans' Preference : Will be awarded to eligible candidates.