Director of Nursing DON in Bessemer
- Employer
- Wexford Health
- Location
- Bessemer, AL
- Closing date
- Jun 16, 2021
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At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.
Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity foraDIRECTOR OF NURSINGto join our team of healthcare professionals atWILLIAM E. DONALDSONCORRECTIONAL FACILITYINBESSEMER, AL.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible and accountablefor structuring comprehensive planning and implementing the Nursingservices programthat 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. Reports to the Health Services Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Staffing
* Training
* Budgets
* Scheduling
* Retention
* Reporting
* Staff Meetings
* Coordinate patient care
* Policies
* Compliance and audits
BENEFITS
* 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
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Licensing
Current Alabama Registered Nursing license
Certification
Current CPR Certification
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN, preferred
Preferred experience
Minimum two to three (2-3) years of experience in a supervisory nursing role, preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of administrative and/or correctional nursing experience preferred
Other preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* General math and analytical skills, and planning, administrative and organizational skills essential.
* Demonstrated experience meeting multiple deadlines. Must ensure documents are ready for review well in advance of any deadline.
* Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Ability to work in a stressful environment.
* Must be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and organizational projects. "Team-player" as this position requires daily coordination with other coworkers.
Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity foraDIRECTOR OF NURSINGto join our team of healthcare professionals atWILLIAM E. DONALDSONCORRECTIONAL FACILITYINBESSEMER, AL.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible and accountablefor structuring comprehensive planning and implementing the Nursingservices programthat 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. Reports to the Health Services Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Staffing
* Training
* Budgets
* Scheduling
* Retention
* Reporting
* Staff Meetings
* Coordinate patient care
* Policies
* Compliance and audits
BENEFITS
* 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
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Licensing
Current Alabama Registered Nursing license
Certification
Current CPR Certification
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN, preferred
Preferred experience
Minimum two to three (2-3) years of experience in a supervisory nursing role, preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of administrative and/or correctional nursing experience preferred
Other preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* General math and analytical skills, and planning, administrative and organizational skills essential.
* Demonstrated experience meeting multiple deadlines. Must ensure documents are ready for review well in advance of any deadline.
* Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Ability to work in a stressful environment.
* Must be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and organizational projects. "Team-player" as this position requires daily coordination with other coworkers.
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