Director of Nursing (DON)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all nursing staff, unlicensed assistive personnel, and designated ancillary healthcare staff.
• Recruit, train, and onboard new nursing personnel and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Participate in screening interviews to assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, and fit within the corrections environment.
• Provide ongoing education and training for nursing and healthcare staff.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor healthcare supplies, and oversee medication management.
• Develop and maintain nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage with appropriately skilled personnel.
• Implement work structures and processes to meet patient care goals and healthcare policy requirements.
• Maintain high standards of care for all patients.
• Communicate with doctors, patients, and families about healthcare needs and plans.
• Support nursing staff in the provision of patient care as needed.
• Ensure nursing practices meet state licensure, accreditation, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Oversee patient data and medical records to ensure confidentiality and compliance.
• Monitor and maintain the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program, identifying trends or gaps in care and driving improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison with other operating units, external agencies, and officials.
• Ensure nursing records are correctly maintained and accessible for audits or evaluations.
• Cookordinate and monitor orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Implement and train staff on new procedures, policies, and protocols.
• Actively participate in facility meetings and represent nursing leadership.
• Foster an environment that values professional conflict resolution.
• Approach problem-solving with objectivity, insightfulness, and thoroughness.
• Follow standard precautions and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree or RN Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in healthcare or nursing administration. 3–5 years of professional nursing experience.
• Licensure & Certification: Active RN license in the state of practice with unrestricted and non-probationary status. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Specialty certifications are desirable (e.g., CCHP, ACHE).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Competencies: Demonstrated critical thinking, organizational, and decisive judgment skills. Effective communication and customer service abilities. Capable of managing multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment. Must adhere to YesCare and departmental policies and procedures.
• Additional Requirements: Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance. Background check, security clearance, and drug screening are mandatory.

YesCare Benefits (For Full-Time Positions)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• 401k with Matching Funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Why Join YesCare?

• YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting.
• Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.