Director of Nursing – Corrections Leadership & Impact

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) at South Central Regional Jail in Charleston, WV. You will lead nursing services, shape care delivery, support your team, and ensure clinical excellence across the facility.

You will provide leadership, oversee nursing operations, supervise staff, ensure compliance with standards, coordinate education, recruitment, scheduling, and participate in QA activities and committees.

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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, fast-paced environment

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, in-service training, and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Manage 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 on patient care and protocol adherence.
• Monitor daily clinical operations and review outpatient and infirmary reports.
• Act as on-call leadership for nursing-related issues and emergencies.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, administration, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Lead and participate in Quality Assurance, Infection Control, and Utilization Review committees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) at South Central Regional Jail in Charleston, WV. You will lead nursing services, shape care delivery, support your team, and ensure clinical excellence across the facility.

You will provide leadership, oversee nursing operations, supervise staff, ensure compliance with standards, coordinate education, recruitment, scheduling, and participate in QA activities and committees.