Director of Nursing (DON)

NaphCare•Wetumpka, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join their team of medical professionals at the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, AL. This role is crucial for fostering a positive work environment for all nurses and support staff. The DON will lead by example, setting clear expectations and direction, communicating practice changes, advocating for nursing needs, offering guidance and support, collaborating with other staff, and being involved in recruiting, coaching, and mentoring new nursing staff. All work must comply with standards and regulations. The Director of Nursing is responsible for managing all aspects of the nursing staff to ensure patients receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity, and health.

Requirements

Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within AL
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification
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 maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
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

Nice To Haves

BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment
Leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
Managing nursing operations, resources, budgets, and staffing schedules, hiring and training of new staff, and conducting performance evaluations
Ensuring staff adhere to current and new policies and procedures and company Code of Conduct
Effectively communicate with healthcare staff and correctional staff to coordinate patient care with providers outside of the facility
Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards
Ensuring all heath care related equipment and supplies, including pharmaceuticals and over the counter medications, are appropriately stocked and available at all times
Supporting staff in developing and maintaining problem-solving and nursing diagnoses competency
Conducting daily clinical rounds to all designated areas of responsibility to observe and review documentation, orders, and patient care plans, and ensuring objectives are understood and practiced by the nursing staff
Conducting educational classes, in-service training 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
Participating in all monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned and required in accordance with contract compliance