Director of Nursing (DON/RN)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to work at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington, Wyoming. The DON works alongside correctional officers and 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, fosters a positive work environment, sets expectations and direction, communicates practice changes, advocates for nursing needs, and provides 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 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 people 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, and 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 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.
- Proactively address potential hazards, dangerous work conditions, and health and safety concerns, and report issues to company leadership and facility management.
- Set clear expectations and direction for nursing and support staff, communicate practice changes, and advocate for nursing needs.
- Provide guidance and support, and collaborate with other staff members.
- Recruit, coach, and mentor new nursing staff.
- Oversee nursing and support staff and clinical operations.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- Prescriptions free of charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- 401K 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
