Nursing Services Director: Healthcare Leader in Corrections

State of Nevada; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The Department of Corrections in Ely seeks a Director of Nursing Services to lead scheduling, budgeting, and nursing policy across multiple facilities. You will oversee nursing care planning, supervisory staff, and coordination with medical leadership to ensure compliant, high-quality care.

Successful candidates will manage budgets, implement policies, and uphold regulatory standards while maintaining effective operations under security constraints at Ely State Prison.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Four years of professional nursing experience in correctional/medical settings, with at least two years in a supervisor role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff.
• Develop and maintain budgets, records, charts, plans and statistics for nursing care.
• Coordinate nursing care with Medical Director and Chief of Nursing Services.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Budgeting

Policy development

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

4 years nursing experience (2 years supervisor)

Job description

The Department of Corrections in Ely seeks a Director of Nursing Services to lead scheduling, budgeting, and nursing policy across multiple facilities. You will oversee nursing care planning, supervisory staff, and coordination with medical leadership to ensure compliant, high-quality care.

Successful candidates will manage budgets, implement policies, and uphold regulatory standards while maintaining effective operations under security constraints at Ely State Prison.