Director of Nursing (DON/RN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join its medical team at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, Alabama. The DON works with 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 top priority. The DON oversees nursing and support staff and clinical operations, and fosters a positive work environment by setting expectations, communicating practice changes, advocating for nursing needs, and offering guidance and support. The role also involves collaboration with other staff and recruiting, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff.
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 providing 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 demonstrated 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 people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Ability to maintain 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
- Collaborate with medical and mental health teams to enhance the quality of patient care.
- Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Manage nursing operations, resources, budgets, and staffing schedules.
- Ensure staff follow 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.
- Proactively address potential hazards, dangerous work conditions, and health and safety concerns, and report issues to company leadership and facility management.
- Oversee nursing and support staff and clinical operations.
- Foster a positive work environment by setting clear expectations, communicating practice changes, advocating for nursing needs, and providing guidance and support.
- Collaborate with staff and recruit, coach, and mentor nursing staff.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
