Corrections Nursing Director: Lead & Elevate Care

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Cambria Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Director of Nursing (DON) in the medical department at the Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg, PA.

The DON will oversee nursing care delivery, ensure compliance with PCM standards, and supervise nursing staff within a correctional healthcare setting. This role requires strong leadership and clinical competency to maintain high-quality inmate care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state where the facility is located.
• Minimum three years in emergency department or leadership in a medical facility.
• Experience in health care delivery systems.
• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Report to Health Services Administrator and Medical Director on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports and maintain a professional nursing attitude.
• Maintain professional relationships with facility staff, contracted providers, outside services and Corporate Staff.
• Ensure compliance with PCM and NCCHC/ACA standards.
• Orient, supervise and evaluate nursing staff; final approvals from Corporate staff.
• Develop and monitor staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Maintain records of controlled substances and provide health counseling.
• Conduct sick calls and provisional diagnoses per protocol; refer other cases to PCM Physician.
• Coordinate handoffs and ensure continuity of care between shifts.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical competency

Decision making

Communication

Staff supervision

Emergency department experience

Job description

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Director of Nursing (DON) in the medical department at the Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg, PA.

The DON will oversee nursing care delivery, ensure compliance with PCM standards, and supervise nursing staff within a correctional healthcare setting. This role requires strong leadership and clinical competency to maintain high-quality inmate care.