Director of Nursing - Correctional Health Leader

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Saint Marys, WV, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services at the St. Marys Correctional Center.

You will guide clinical teams, ensure standards compliance, and drive high-quality patient care with strong operational leadership in a correctional setting. You will oversee policies, training, staffing, and performance, while coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.
• Minimum of 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.
• Coordinate orientation, in-service training, and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Managing recruitment, retention, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide guidance to nursing staff on patient care and protocol adherence.
• Monitor daily clinical operations, including review of outpatient and infirmary reports.
• Act 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

Staff development

Communication

Organizational skills

Nursing supervision

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Saint Marys, WV, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services at the St. Marys Correctional Center.

You will guide clinical teams, ensure standards compliance, and drive high-quality patient care with strong operational leadership in a correctional setting. You will oversee policies, training, staffing, and performance, while coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.