Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Excellence in Corrections

Wexford Health Sources; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m"

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) at Guadalupe Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa, NM. This full-time, on-call leadership role directs all nursing services, shapes clinical policy, and drives high-quality patient care across the facility.

You will lead clinical teams, coordinate education, manage staffing and performance, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to uphold healthcare standards and regulatory compliance.

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.
• Minimum of two to three (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 delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with standards.
• Coordinate orientation, in-service training, and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Develop staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of care.
• Act as clinical resource and guidance on patient care and protocol adherence.
• Monitor daily clinical operations and review outpatient and infirmary reports.
• Serve as on-call leadership for nursing-related issues and emergencies.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead or participate in Quality Assurance, Infection Control, and Utilization Review committees.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, and reporting of issues.

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) at Guadalupe Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa, NM. This full-time, on-call leadership role directs all nursing services, shapes clinical policy, and drives high-quality patient care across the facility.

You will lead clinical teams, coordinate education, manage staffing and performance, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to uphold healthcare standards and regulatory compliance.