-Receives and reviews daily outpatient and infirmary reports. -Manages all inpatient and outpatient nursing functions. -Responsible to ensure appropriate and quality orientation for all newly hired staff. -Participates in planning, priority setting and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that are in compliance with contractual requirements, Department of Corrections, and national standards. -Coordinates and monitors orientation, in-services and continuing education within the Division of Nursing Services. -Coordinates the development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of quality care. -Notifies the Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assists the Staffing Department in the filling of vacant positions. -Is familiar with overtime and commodities budgets and works to remain within budget. -Ensures the existence of an Infection Control Program as well as ongoing monitoring of the program in compliance with Company/Facility policies and procedures and community standards. -Prepares and submits monthly reports as requested by the Health Care Unit Administrator or Regional Administrator. -Conducts regular meetings with staff as required per Company/Facility policies. -Acts as administrator on call for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs. -Coordinates and provides quality orientation and nursing in-service training.
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