Director of Nursing (DON) - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

Naphcare, Inc.•Springville, AL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees. NaphCare is hiring an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team of medical professionals in the Alabama Department of Corrections - St. Clair in Springville, AL. As a Correctional Director of Nursing (DON), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical personnel to provide care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Requirements

Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state Alabama
Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Three years of clinical and progressive management experience in a government or private organization related to comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services within a correctional healthcare or acute care setting
Ability to manage complex staffing matrices and clinical supplies
Excellent communication skills with proven experience leading, managing, and coaching medical staff through complex Human Resource issues and challenges
Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

Fostering a positive work environment for all nurses and support staff
Lead by example and set clear expectations and direction for their work
Communicate practice changes
Advocate for nursing needs
Offer guidance and support
Collaborate with other staff members
Be involved in recruiting, coaching and mentoring new nursing staff
Overseeing nursing and support staff and clinical operations
Collaborating with medical and mental health teams to enhance quality patient care
Leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
Managing nursing operations, resources, budgets, and staffing schedules
Ensuring staff adhere to current and new policies and procedures and company Code of Conduct
Monitoring staffing needs and helping to recruit new staff
Conducting educational classes and training staff on new procedures/policies
Mitigating risks by proactively addressing potential hazards, including dangerous work conditions, health and safety concerns and reporting issues to company leadership and facility management.