Director of Nursing - Correctional Health Leader

Wexford Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Life insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) at Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, NM.

You will provide leadership for all nursing services, guide clinical teams, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards to deliver high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. You’ll oversee staffing, training, and performance, participate in quality committees, and serve as on-call leadership for nursing-related issues.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all nursing services within the facility.
• Guide clinical teams, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and support high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate orientation, training, and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Develop staffing plans to ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of care.
• Lead committees such as Quality Assurance, Infection Control, and Utilization Review.
• Review incidents and ensure timely follow-up and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) at Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, NM.

You will provide leadership for all nursing services, guide clinical teams, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards to deliver high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. You’ll oversee staffing, training, and performance, participate in quality committees, and serve as on-call leadership for nursing-related issues.