Director of Nursing — Correctional Health Leader

Naphcare, Inc.; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, & vision insurance

401K and company contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing and clinical operations at Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington, WY.

The DON will work with correctional officers and medical staff to provide comprehensive care in a secure environment. The role emphasizes CQI leadership, staff development, policy adherence, and collaboration with medical/mental health teams to improve patient outcomes in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state.
• Active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Three years of clinical and progressive management experience in a government or private organization related to comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services within a correctional healthcare or acute care setting.
• Ability to manage complex staffing matrices and clinical supplies.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience leading, managing, and coaching medical staff through complex Human Resource issues and challenges.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Leading nursing and support staff and overseeing clinical operations.
• Collaborating with medical and mental health teams to enhance quality patient care.
• Leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Managing nursing operations, resources, budgets, and staffing schedules.
• Ensuring staff adhere to current and new policies and procedures and Code of Conduct.
• Recruiting, coaching and mentoring new nursing staff.
• Mitigating risks by addressing potential hazards and reporting issues to leadership and facility management

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

Policy & compliance

Confidentiality & professionalism

Patient interaction

Education

Registered Nurse license (state)

Job description

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing and clinical operations at Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington, WY.

The DON will work with correctional officers and medical staff to provide comprehensive care in a secure environment. The role emphasizes CQI leadership, staff development, policy adherence, and collaboration with medical/mental health teams to improve patient outcomes in a correctional setting.