Director of Nursing

About the role

Wellpath is a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture, dedicated to caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients. We see hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities month over month, with a very large percent receiving direct clinical care — including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support.

As the Director of Nursing (DON), you are accountable for developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements. You work closely with the Medical Director to promote high standards of care and support the professional development of nursing staff to provide quality care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and manages budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals and objectives.
• Organizes service delivery, manages resources, and collaborates with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors.
• Leads quality improvement activities, provides direct supervision, and serves as a resource and consultant to nursing staff.
• Monitors safety issues, evaluates service delivery and staff growth, and adheres to the organization's Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates knowledge of risk management, clinical precautions, infection control, fall prevention, utilization of special procedures, environmental checks, fire disaster procedures, and alternatives to use with regards to seclusion/restraint methods.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended
• Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment
• CPR certification (must obtain and maintain)

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay — receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans