Deputy Director of Nursing

This position is in support of the Influx Care Facility located in Carrizo Springs, TX.  The purpose of the facility is to provide comprehensive care for migrant youths ages 13 to 17 in the Care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) who are awaiting reunification or repatriation.  This care will begin as soon as the youths arrive at the facility and last until their arranged departure with family or sponsors. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams, identifications of prior conditions and allergies, day to day care of routine, urgent and emergency medical conditions. The Deputy Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing with overseeing and driving quality in all aspects of nursing on the project.  They will function as a member of the leadership team and handle the required duties as they pertain to patient care, administration, and contractual obligations.  Under the general supervision from the Director of Nursing, they provide professional nursing leadership and perform regular nursing duties as required.Key ResponsibilitiesAdministrative  Assists with the development, implementation and application of policies and procedures related to the delivery of safe and efficient nursing care. Monitors, audits, and evaluates the quality of nursing care provided. Assists with strategies, objectives, and plans for outpatient and inpatient services. Develops and implements short- and long-term goals that are in line with the mission statement and values of International SOS  Assists with the activities of nursing personnel consistent with those in the Performance Work Statement  Responsible for the supervision and implementation of the Clinical Quality Assurance Plan  Responsible for the supervision of the Medical Reception Department Responsible for supervision of Medical Surveillance Programs Assists in the review of new hires and their medical credentials. Personnel Management/Staffing  Identifies staffing needs and continuously monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet various clinical care and operational objectives. Defines nursing personnel requirements and position competencies for the nursing department.  Ensures effective utilization of staff and departmental resources.  Monitors overtime requirements in accordance with minimum and optimal staffing levels, and applicable surge requirements. Develops and manages in-service educational programs for relevant staff when internal workflow changes occur.  Coordinates orientation programs and refresher courses to train and update skills of the nursing service personnel. Devises and maintains strategies to ensure nursing professional development. Responsible for the development of training manuals and materials Evaluates employee performance against departmental and personal goals and objectives.  Provides corrective counseling with appropriate documentation to staff members when necessary. Assists with coordination of medical transfers from project to a higher level of care. Leadership  Demonstrates visibility and accessibility to staff by making regular rounds, staff communication, and meetings. Collaborates with nursing and medical staff in the development and measurement of performance of standards of patient care.  Creates an environment that fosters a positive working culture and innovative patient care. Provides clinical leadership and expertise; serves as technical support and as a resource.  Actively attends and participates in department head and other essential committees of the medical department. Assess and communicates departmental need for equipment and supplies.  Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement and management programs implementing and communicating corrective action plans and interventions.