Director of Nursing – Correctional Health Leader

Wexford Health Sources; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance check-ins with annual mer¡

Generous paid-time-off program that

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance through

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司

Company-paid short-term disability and

Continuing education options

Free CEUs

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options including Wisely

Discounted Tuition at universities

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services at Western NM Correctional - South Facility in Grants, NM.

This full-time DON role includes on-call responsibilities and a mandate to drive clinical excellence through strong leadership. You will oversee policies, staff development, scheduling, and performance evaluations while coordinating with physicians and administration to ensure safe, patient-centered care across all units.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of clinical supervisory experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with contractual and regulatory standards
• Oversee the delivery of patient care through the nursing process, ensuring quality, consistency, and clinical excellence
• Coordinating orientation, in-service training, and continuing education for nursing staff
• Managing recruitment, retention, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel
• Developing and maintaining staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of care
• Serving as a clinical resource and providing guidance to nursing staff on patient care and protocol adherence
• Monitoring daily clinical operations, including review of outpatient and infirmary reports
• Acting as on-call leadership for nursing-related issues and emergencies
• Collaborating with healthcare providers, administration, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Leading and participating in committees such as Quality Assurance, Infection Control, and Utilization Review
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance evaluations to enhance patient care and workplace conditions
• Reviewing incidents, medication errors, and discrepancies, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and reporting
• Assisting with grievance responses and ensuring timely resolution of concerns
• Preparing and submitting required reports, audits, and documentation to leadership

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services at Western NM Correctional - South Facility in Grants, NM.

This full-time DON role includes on-call responsibilities and a mandate to drive clinical excellence through strong leadership. You will oversee policies, staff development, scheduling, and performance evaluations while coordinating with physicians and administration to ensure safe, patient-centered care across all units.