Director of Nursing (DON/RN)

Naphcare, Inc. • Clayton, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Director of Nursing to join its medical team at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, Alabama. The DON works alongside correctional officers and other medical personnel to provide care to incarcerated individuals with complex medical and dental needs in a controlled environment where security is a priority.

The Director of Nursing oversees nursing and support staff and clinical operations, while fostering a positive work environment. The role leads by example, sets clear expectations, communicates practice changes, advocates for nursing needs, and guides and supports staff. It also involves recruiting, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff; managing resources and staffing; supporting quality improvement; providing staff education; and addressing risks and safety concerns.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state.
• Active BLS/CPR certification; AHA certification preferred.
• Three years of clinical and progressive management experience in a government or private organization related to comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services in a correctional healthcare or acute care setting.
• Ability to manage complex staffing matrices and clinical supplies.
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience leading, managing, and coaching medical staff through complex human resources issues and challenges.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• AHA-preferred BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive work environment for nurses and support staff by setting expectations and direction, communicating practice changes, and offering guidance and support.
• Advocate for nursing needs and collaborate with other staff members.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor nursing staff.
• Oversee nursing and support staff and clinical operations.
• Collaborate with medical and mental health teams to enhance quality patient care.
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Manage nursing operations, resources, budgets, and staffing schedules.
• Ensure staff adhere to current and new policies and procedures and the company Code of Conduct.
• Monitor staffing needs and help recruit new staff.
• Conduct educational classes and train staff on new procedures and policies.
• Mitigate risks by addressing potential hazards, dangerous work conditions, and health and safety concerns, and report issues to company leadership and facility management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan beginning day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.
• Competitive salaries.
• Career advancement support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed