Director of Nursing
Company: Wexford Health
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION: Director of Nursing
SCHEDULE: Full-time/ Monday - Friday/ 8am-4:30pm FACILITY: Western
Virginia Regional Jail LOCATION: Salem, VA A Job Should be MORE
than just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the
nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past
30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped
literally millions of justice-involved patients receive
life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of
our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In
many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health
professionals represent the patient's first experience with
quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate
thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford
Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become
part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that
cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a
difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to
do MORE then look at Wexford Health. BENEFITS We're proud to offer
a competitive benefits package including: Annual review with
performance increase Generous paid-time off program that combines
vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health
insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision
insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company-paid short-term
disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION
SUMMARY The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible and
accountable for structuring comprehensive planning and implementing
the Nursing services program that guides the delivery of a quality
health care program. Also responsible for delivery of patient care
through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation as needed. Directs and guides patient teaching
activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of
professional nursing. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • Participate and/or
direct planning, priority setting and the development of policies
and procedures for health care activities that are in compliance
with contractual requirements, Mohave County Sherriff's Office and
national standards. • Coordinate and monitor orientation,
in-services and continuing education within Nursing Services.
Responsible for coordinating and providing clinical orientation and
nursing in-service training. • Coordinate the development,
provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards
of quality care. • Conduct recruitment/retention efforts for
Nursing Services. • Participate in the development and
administration of a budget for Nursing Services. • Participates in
and chair Nursing Services committees (e.g., Utilization Review,
Quality Assurance, Infection Control, etc.) develop and implement
procedures, audits and nursing in-services. • Receive and review
daily outpatient and infirmary reports • Conduct regular meetings
with nursing staff and ensure the practice of nursing is consistent
with current standards. • Act as Administrator on call for nursing
emergencies or nursing staff needs. • Develop and maintain staff
schedule for Nursing Service in accordance with contract terms of
nursing coverage. Responsible for making changes in time schedules,
and granting special requests for time off, if applicable. • Serve
as representative for, and/or liaison between, nursing services and
other health care providers, as well as Health Services
Administrator, and coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Provide guidance to the nursing staff in patient care problems
and following established protocols, and delegate responsibility
within the scope of the employee's abilities • Support and
participate in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and
patient care. Evaluate employees' performance to ensure and
maintain quality care. • Keep abreast of and follow through on
incidents occurring on all shifts. • Review all discrepancies in
sharps and tool counts, investigate, reconcile and forward written
findings to the Health Services Administrator. • Review all
medication errors and forward written findings to the Health
Services Administrator. • Prepare and submit monthly reports to the
Health Services Administrator. • Assist in responding to applicable
grievances. • Assess established policies and review policies as
needed. • Submit monthly report of audits. • Makes suggestions for
improving work conditions to the HSA. JOB REQUIREMENTS The
following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent
combination of education and experience may be accepted. LICENSING:
Current, unrestricted Virginia Registered Nursing License
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification EDUCATION: Graduate from
an accredited school of nursing. Associate's Degree required;
Bachelors' Degree preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum two to three (2-3)
year of clinical, supervisory experience; correctional nursing
experience a plus EOE/M/F/D/V 24291
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