Correctional Nursing Director

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Lansing (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) for the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. This executive nursing leadership role oversees the nursing staff, ensures 24-hour coverage, and aligns clinical practice with contractual requirements and regulatory standards.

The DON plans training, coordinates with the Health Services Administrator and regional leadership, and drives quality improvement, accreditation readiness, and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required.
• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State, board-certified or board-eligible in medicine, and has training and experience providing services to an adult population.
• Specialty certification in correctional healthcare is desired (CCHP, CCHP-RN).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred.
• Previous clinical operations management experience preferred; prior direct management experience in a correctional health setting desired.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA, state-specific) and experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff and organizes safe, effective patient care.
• Evaluates patient care delivery processes and uses data to drive improvement.
• Performs audits to assess site compliance with standards and quality initiatives.
• Develops site performance improvement plans and monitors progress.
• Coordinates orientation/onboarding and ensures licensure and credentialing requirements are met.
• Acts as liaison with other units and external agencies; maintains nursing records.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) for the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. This executive nursing leadership role oversees the nursing staff, ensures 24-hour coverage, and aligns clinical practice with contractual requirements and regulatory standards.

The DON plans training, coordinates with the Health Services Administrator and regional leadership, and drives quality improvement, accreditation readiness, and patient safety initiatives.