CHIEF OF NURSING

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including :

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other Benefits Available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Why Work for GEO :

At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.

We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing : physical, emotional, and financial.

With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Chief of Nursing for GEO Care is a nurse that provides leadership and assumes continuing and substantial responsibility for the coordination and evaluation of integrated programs that cross service and / or disciplines lines and influence organizational mission, vision, values and strategic priorities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Chief of Nursing assists with review of Corporate Health Services policies and procedures.
• Assists with review of facility local operating procedures.
• The Chief of Nursing assists with hiring and training of facility Directors of Nursing.
• Participates in development, implementation and monitoring of Infection Control Programs.
• The Chief of Nursing participates in development, implementation and monitoring of Performance Improvement Programs.
• Develops and implements Nursing Competencies.
• The Chief of Nursing develops and implements Nursing Assessment Protocols.
• Participates in Clinical Pharmacy Program reviews and updates.
• The Chief of Nursing provides input to Corporate and facility budgets and Profit and Loss statements (P&L’s).
• Develops and provides Clinician and nursing training.
• The Chief of Nursing assists in the review and monitoring of nursing services completed within the company and client required Electronic Health Records.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the US or in the District of Columbia.

Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.

Five (5) years of mid to high level leadership / management experience preferred. Management experience should be within the last seven to eight (7-8) years;

a strong background of progressive clinical knowledge is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex nursing section with diverse programs.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Correctional experience preferred.

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