Director of Nursing (DON/RN)

Naphcare, Inc. • Rawlins, WY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join its medical team at Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyoming. The role provides leadership for nursing and support staff and oversight of clinical operations in a correctional healthcare setting. The DON works alongside correctional officers and medical personnel to provide care to incarcerated individuals with complex medical and dental needs, within an environment where security is a top priority.

The Director of Nursing fosters a positive work environment, sets clear expectations, communicates practice changes, advocates for nursing needs, and provides guidance and support. The role also involves collaborating with other staff and recruiting, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state.
• Active BLS/CPR certification.
• 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 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• AHA-preferred BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Proactively address potential hazards, dangerous work conditions, and health and safety concerns, and report issues to company leadership and facility management.
• Foster a positive work environment, set expectations and direction, 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on 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 and support for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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