Director of Nursing
Position Summary
As Director of Nursing, you'll provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all nursing services within the facility. You'll guide clinical teams, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and support the delivery of high-quality patient care through strong leadership and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Leading the planning, development, and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with contractual and regulatory standards
Overseeing the delivery of patient care through the nursing process, ensuring quality, consistency, and clinical excellence
Cooking orientation, in-service training, and continuing education for nursing staff
Managing recruitment, retention, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel
Developing and maintaining staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of care
Serving as a clinical resource and providing guidance to nursing staff on patient care and protocol adherence
Monitoring daily clinical operations, including review of outpatient and infirmary reports
Acting as on-call leadership for nursing-related issues and emergencies
Collaborating with healthcare providers, administration, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
Leading and participating in committees such as Quality Assurance, Infection Control, and Utilization Review
Supporting quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance evaluations to enhance patient care and workplace conditions
Reviewing incidents, medication errors, and discrepancies, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and reporting
Aiding with grievance responses and ensuring timely resolution of concerns
Preparing and submitting required reports, audits, and documentation to leadership
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in state of practice
Active CPR certification
Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of clinical supervisory experience; correctional experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Organizational
Benefits
Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
Continuing education options
Free CEUs
Pet Insurance
Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + On-call
About the Role
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a trusted leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering patient-centered care to underserved populations. As Director of Nursing, you'll shape the delivery of care, support your team, and ensure clinical excellence across the entire facility.