Director of Nursing (DON/RN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team of medical professionals in the Julia Tutwiler Facility in Wetumpka, 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
- Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state Alabama.
- 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.
- 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.
- Leading by example and setting clear expectations and direction for their work.
- Communicating practice changes.
- Advocating for nursing needs.
- Offering guidance and support.
- Collaborating with other staff members.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
