Director of Nursing

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,448 - 122,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Memphis is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations, ensure quality care, and manage nursing staff development. The role requires a nursing license and supervisory experience in an acute setting. The organization values diversity and is committed to providing care to underserved patients with a mission-driven culture. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting is recommended.
• Experience in Emergency Room or Communicable Disease preferred.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and manages budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes service delivery and collaborates with other departments.
• Leads quality improvement activities and provides direct supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Risk management

Infection control

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Overview

We are on a path to better healthcare. Compensation information: $110,448 - $122,720 / year. Department (Org): Administration.

You Matter

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture. Excellent career growth opportunities.

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we support work-life balance for team members and their families to promote physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, and strive to live our mantra, Always Do The Right Thing!

Wellpath serves hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in its facilities each month, providing direct clinical care and related training and resources.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, with best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support.

How You Make a Difference

The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and regulatory requirements. They work with the Medical Director to promote high standards of care and to support the professional development of nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and manages budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals and objectives
• Organizes service delivery, manages resources, and collaborates with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors
• Leads quality improvement activities, provides direct supervision, and serves as a resource and consultant to nursing staff
• Monitors safety issues, evaluates service delivery and staff development, and adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct
• Demonstrates knowledge of risk management, infection control, fall prevention, special procedures, environmental checks, fire/disaster procedures, and alternatives to seclusion/restraint methods

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended
• Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Have and maintain current licensure as a registered nurse within the state of employment
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.