Director of Nursing (DON)

Experience & Requirements

• Associate degree or RN Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing highly preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in healthcare / nursing administration.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of professional nursing experience.
• Active RN license in state where position is located with unrestricted/non probationary status. Specialty certification desired (i.e., CCHP, ACHE, etc.)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Requires critical thinking, organizational, decisive judgment, communication, and good customer service skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, work in a stressful environment, and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Must always follow YesCare and departmental policies and procedures.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.

A background check, security clearance, and drug screening are required for this role.

Responsibilities

The annual salary is $105,320.

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Director of Nursing (DON) with YesCare: Facility Bullock CF

• Supervises all nursing staff, unlicensed assistive personnel, and designated ancillary medical healthcare staff.
• Oversees departmental budgets and maintains healthcare supplies and medication management.
• Reports to higher management within the healthcare facility.
• Maintains high standards of care for all patients.
• Manages patients’ data and medical records as confidential records.
• Communicates with doctors, patients, and family members about patient healthcare needs.
• Recruits, trains, and onboards new nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel. Participates in screening interviews with candidates for basic knowledge, skills, and fit within the corrections environment.
• Provides ongoing education classes related to nursing and associated healthcare topics. Coordinates and monitors orientation, in-service, and continuing education for nursing and ancillary personnel to enhance performance levels.
• Implements and monitors new procedures and trains nurses on policies and procedures.
• Implements appropriate work structure and processes to accomplish goals for patient care specific to contract requirements and healthcare policy and procedures.
• Assists and supports professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient care.
• Develops and maintains monthly schedule for nursing staff and nursing support staff and ensures that sufficient number of nursing staff are scheduled on each shift with the appropriate skill level.
• Ensures nursing practice conforms to state licensure, accreditation, and regulatory agency requirements in the clinical setting.
• Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials.
• Ensures that nursing records are correctly maintained.
• Monitors and maintains the continuous quality improvement program. Identifies trends and/or gaps in care and plays an active role in continuous quality improvement activities or projects.
• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring an environment where professional conflict resolution is valued.
• Demonstrates objectivity, thoroughness, insightfulness, and probing behaviors when approaching problems.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

YesCare Benefits

• 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.

About YesCare Health

By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.