Director of Nursing

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services within the medical unit. Ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, compliance with regulatory and institutional standards, and alignment with organizational goals. Serves as a key advisor to senior management, collaborates with medical staff, and fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement among nursing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Staff Management
  • Lead, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff performance, ensuring staffing levels, training, and professional development meet operational needs.
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor nursing personnel, promoting a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and recognition to enhance performance and engagement.
• Policy Development & Compliance
  • Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor and enforce adherence to institutional, state, and federal healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and CFG Health policies.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to nursing operations, workflows, and patient care delivery.
• Operational Oversight & Consultation
  • Collaborate with medical staff, Health Services Administrators, and senior management to develop and execute strategic plans for the medical unit.
  • Oversee quality improvement initiatives, including audits, performance monitoring, and patient outcome analysis.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and advisor to staff, management, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Education & Training
  • Develop and implement educational programs for nursing staff to maintain clinical competence and compliance with policies.
  • Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff, institutional personnel, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Participate in organizational and interdepartmental meetings to align nursing services with institutional objectives.
  • Maintain knowledge of current nursing practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the medical unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; master’s in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional nursing experience, including leadership or supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS), and institutional policies.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

• Excellent critical thinking, clinical assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong clinical expertise with the ability to respond decisively and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound clinical and operational decisions.
• Assertive, empathetic, and objective approach to patient care and staff supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic health record systems.
• Ability to establish professional authority and maintain the respect and confidence of inmate patients and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, values, and objectives of the correctional facility.

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility.
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations.
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility.

Physical Demands

• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.