DIRECTOR OF NURSING (Nursing Program Consultant/ Administrator IV Supervisor)

Introduction

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GRADE

25\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Somatic\r\nHealth & Nutritional Services, Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School Campus\r\n\r\n\r\n9700\r\nOld Harford Road, Building #22, Parkville, MD 21234 (Baltimore County)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nDirector of Nursing (DON) is responsible for developing, planning and\r\nimplementing an integrated program of nursing service for the Department of\r\nJuvenile Services. As such, this position oversees and directs the 24/7 nursing\r\noperations at the eight DJS residential facilities and the DJS shelter. The DON\r\nsupervises the three regional Nurse Managers who supervise the RN Supervisors\r\nat each facility and through them indirectly supervises subordinate nursing\r\nstaff and non-licensed health care staff. The DON ensures that nursing services\r\nare provided in compliance with regulatory, community, accreditation standards\r\nand security protocols.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWork\r\nschedule is day shift. Potential for telework up to 2 days per week. The\r\nincumbent is subject to call-in and comp time based on nursing coverage. Shift\r\nmay be adjusted to meet needs of DJS facilities. May be required to work away from\r\nassigned office for statewide initiatives, training, coverage, etc.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS Mission Statement: To transform young people’s lives, create\r\nsafer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based\r\npartnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and\r\nsupport systems.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS Vision Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth\r\nand families through partnerships across Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS Somatic Health Mission Statement: To protect, promote, and advance\r\nthe health of all youth in the care of the Department of Juvenile Services.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS Somatic Health\r\nVision Statement: To be the national model for the delivery of health care and\r\nnutritional services in a juvenile justice setting.�\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The\r\nincumbent in this position assumes full responsibility for the operational and\r\nadministrative duties for nursing services at all DJS facilities and shelter,\r\nwhich are operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Duties include, but are\r\nnot limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\nPolicy\r\nand Procedure�\r\n\r\n\r\n Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates the philosophy,\r\n objectives, standards and policies of nursing practice and interprets them to\r\n administrative personnel;�\r\n Develops, reviews, and modifies nursing protocols and procedures\r\n and assists in reviewing and revising DJS policy;�\r\n Coordinates nursing services in an interdisciplinary fashion with\r\n other disciplines within DJS such as physician, dental, behavioral health,\r\n nutritional, case management, residential/group life, transportation,\r\n executive, and support (IT, procurement, HR) services.� � �\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nQuality\r\nAssurance and Patient Care�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ensures consistent, high-quality nursing and somatic health care\r\n of youth in DJS facilities through continuous quality improvement and quality\r\n assurance activities, submission of facility statistical reports, education and\r\n training and orientation of nursing staff, weekly special needs meetings, and\r\n development of treatment plans, discharge aftercare, and special health care\r\n services for youth with Special Needs;�\r\n Assists in determining appropriate placement of youth with respect\r\n to their medical needs;�\r\n Investigates critical incidents, develops corrective action plans,\r\n and follows through to ensure corrective action is completed and on-going;�\r\n Makes periodic visits to the DJS facilities to assess nursing\r\n operations and the upkeep of the health suites, and to meet with nursing staff,\r\n other health care professionals, and facility leadership;�\r\n Ensures that there are adequate space and appropriate supplies,\r\n equipment, and medication with continuous inventory for on-going nursing\r\n operations in coordination with the Health Administrator;�\r\n Assists in ordering and purchasing supplies and equipment as\r\n needed for on-going medical and nursing operations.� � �\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHuman\r\nResources/Staffing/Procurement�\r\n\r\n\r\n Oversees the hiring of nursing personnel and support staff, and\r\n participates in the interview, selection, placement, promotion,\r\n discipline/counseling, and evaluation of nursing personnel;�\r\n Holds at least monthly Nursing Supervisors Meetings and weekly\r\n meetings with Regional Nurse Managers;\r\n Serves as the Contract Monitor for the Supplemental Nursing\r\n Contract and assists in the development and monitoring of other contracts as\r\n needed in coordination with the Health Administrator and Clinical Services\r\n Administrator;�\r\n Oversees the Certified Medication Technician program including\r\n coordinating and providing the initial and refresher Certified Medication\r\n Technician training to non-professional staff per the Maryland State Board of\r\n Nursing, coordinating Delegating Nurse training, and supporting the Delegating\r\n Nurses.� � �\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOther\r\nDuties�\r\n\r\n\r\n Attends and participates in conferences, continuing education,\r\n required training, and meetings that may include other State agencies,\r\n stakeholders, and professional organizations;�\r\n Completes special projects and other duties to support the\r\n Department’s and DJS Somatic Health Missions as assigned by the DJS Medical\r\n Director or Health Administrator including coverage of facility nursing duties\r\n if absolutely required.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Five years of experiences as a Registered Nurse including four years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity for the required education.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing nursing services\r\nfor a system that has multiple locations and is operational 24/7 or has\r\nmultiple nursing shifts per day, including overseeing staff scheduling and\r\nworkforce management.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience working\r\nas a nurse in a correctional health setting or if no\r\nexperience working in a correctional setting then experience working as\r\na nurse in a residential setting serving adolescents and/or young adults under\r\nthe age of 25.�\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience working as a nurse in a\r\nclinical setting primarily serving pediatric, adolescent, and young adult\r\npatients.�\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience implementing quality\r\nimprovement initiatives and monitoring clinical outcomes to enhance healthcare\r\nservice delivery.�\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience training and supervising\r\nCertified Medication Technicians as a delegating nurse.��\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience writing policy,\r\nprocedure, and/or nursing protocols.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services�\r\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit�\r\n217 E. Redwood Street�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202�\r\nAttn: Recruitment #26-004320-0001��\r\nFax number 410-333-4188�\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\n\r\n\r\nShould additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.\r\n