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Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi!At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING BENEFITS PACKAGE:Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTODependent Care Flexible Spending AccountAnnual Incentive BonusASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION SUMMARYThe Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a supervisory nursing position who works in a correctional setting in which nursing services are required on a 24-hour basis. The ADON supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units. The ADON verifies that patients' needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance. They participate in the planning of work for assigned units and coordinate activities with other patient units/departments. The ADON plans and organizes training for staff members and works in partnership with the Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SCHEDULEFull-time, Mon-Fri40 hr/weekOn call coverageASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / PREFERENCESGraduate of an Accredited Nursing School required. Bachelor or Master's Degree in nursing preferredLicensed to practice nursing in the State, board-certified or board-eligible in medicine, and has training and experience providing services to an adult populationTo redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategiesSpecialty certification in correctional healthcare is desired (Certified Correctional Health Professional: CCHP, Certified Correctional Health Professional Nurse: CCHP-RN)Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience is preferredPrevious clinical operations management experience is preferred; previous direct management experience within a correctional health setting is desiredKnowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA & state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing, is preferredVitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.Full-time, Mon-Fri40 hr/weekOn call coverage