Director of Nursing

ND Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The James River Correctional Center in Jamestown, ND seeks a Director of Nursing to lead a seven-nurse team and coordinate the clinic and infirmary operations. This role ensures 24/7 nursing coverage, oversees clinic scheduling, and manages medical, psychiatry, PT and contract services for a residential population, requiring strong leadership and collaboration.

Minimum qualifications include ND RN license, 3 years nursing, shift flexibility, and background checks; preferred bachelor’s in nursing

Qualifications

• Current RN license with the ND Board of Nursing
• Three (3) years nursing experience
• Ability to cover shifts evenings, weekends or holidays
• Ability to complete standard background, criminal record check, and drug screening
• Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Experience working in a corrections setting
• Experience in med/surg, behavioral health or public health
• Demonstrated nursing leadership experience as a charge nurse, clinical coordinator, director of nursing or DON

Responsibilities

• Lead a nursing team of seven nurses and coordinate daily operations of JRCC’s clinic and infirmary
• Ensure 24/7 nursing coverage and coordinate multiple clinic schedules
• Manage sick calls, doctor calls, medical, psychiatry, PT and contract medical services within the facility

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN license

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Be a critical part of our efforts to transform lives, influence change and strengthen our community as the Director of Nursing (DON) at the James River Correctional Center in Jamestown, ND.

As the Director of Nursing, you will lead a nursing team of seven nurses, as well as coordinate daily operations of JRCC’s clinic and infirmary. You will ensure 24/7 nursing coverage and coordinate multiple clinic schedules. Also, you’ll manage sick call, doctor call, medical, psychiatry, PT and contract medical services within the facility.

To be successful in this position, you must be willing to work with a residential population daily, demonstrating compassion and respect for all in your care. You prefer to work as part of a team and can reach comfortably across disciplines and departments. You’re a recognized leader who delegates effectively and holds people accountable. Yet you’ll roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team when needed. You shift fluidly from task to task. And you’re interested in innovations in health care, especially how it relates to a residential population.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications:

• Current RN license with the ND Board of Nursing
• Three (3) years nursing experience
• Ability to cover shifts evenings, weekends or holidays
• Ability to complete successfully standard background, criminal record check, and drug screening

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Experience working in a corrections setting
• Experience in med/surg, behavioral health or public health
• Demonstrated nursing leadership experience as a charge nurse, clinical coordinator, director of nursing or DON

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Agency Specific

About James River Correctional Center

This position is located onsite at the James River Correctional Center in Jamestown (JRCC), North Dakota. JRCC is a medium custody facility that houses male residents operated by the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The JRCC mission is to provide a safe environment to learn and practice skills necessary to be successful in the community.

About DOCR

The ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is about transforming lives, influencing change and strengthening community. Through the commitment of nearly 1000 team members, DOCR supports more than 2000 in our facilities and 7000 in our communities. We value innovation, integrity, professionalism, respect, opportunity for change, teamwork and transparency.

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