Director of Nursing Corrections

Wellpath•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, and who value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We foster autonomy in a warm team environment and provide opportunities for growth and training. This role is crucial in making a difference in the lives of the underserved by providing quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, adhering to the mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”. Wellpath provides ongoing training and development opportunities and best-in-class clinical resources.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended
Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
Obtain and maintain CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations and manages budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals and objectives.
Organizes service delivery, manage resources, and collaborate with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors.
Leads quality improvement activities, provides direct supervision, and serves as a resource and consultant to nursing staff.
Monitors safety issues, evaluate service delivery and staff growth, and adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct.
Demonstrates knowledge of risk management, clinical precautions, infection control, fall prevention, utilization of special procedures, environmental checks, fire disaster procedures, and alternatives to use with regards to seclusion/restraint methods.
Provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for nursing services to ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and operational excellence.
Serves as a key resource for after-hours consultation, decision-making, and resolution of urgent operational issues as needed.