Director of Nursing; DON

Director of Nursing (DON) – Full‑Time Position at Yes Care

Location: Decatur, Alabama (North Alabama Correctional Facility)

Join Yes Care: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare. Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At Yes Care, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well‑being, and future of an underserved population. As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, Yes Care is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care.

By choosing a career with Yes Care, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at Yes Care allows you to contribute directly to the care and well‑being of patients who need it most.

Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare. Make a difference where it matters most.

• Nursing Leadership:
• Supervise all nursing staff, unlicensed assistive personnel, and designated ancillary healthcare staff.
• Recruit, train, and onboard new nursing personnel and unlicensed assistive personnel. Participate in screening interviews to assess candidates' knowledge, skills, and fit within the corrections environment.
• Provide ongoing education and training for nursing and healthcare staff.
• Operational Oversight:
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor healthcare supplies, and oversee medication management.
• Develop and maintain nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage with appropriately skilled personnel.
• Implement work structures and processes to meet patient care goals and healthcare policy requirements.
• Patient Care Management:
• Maintain high standards of care for all patients.
• Communicate with doctors, patients, and families about healthcare needs and plans.
• Support nursing staff in the provision of patient care as needed.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Ensure nursing practices meet state licensure, accreditation, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Oversee patient data and medical records to ensure confidentiality and compliance.
• Monitor and maintain the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program, identifying trends or gaps in care and driving improvement initiatives.
• Administrative Responsibilities:
• Serve as a liaison with other operating units, external agencies, and officials.
• Ensure nursing records are correctly maintained and accessible for audits or evaluations.
• Coordinate and monitor orientation, in‑service, and continuing education programs for nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Policy Implementation:
• Implement and train staff on new procedures, policies, and protocols.
• Actively participate in facility meetings and represent nursing leadership.
• Conflict Resolution:
• Foster an environment that values professional conflict resolution.
• Approach problem‑solving with objectivity, insightfulness, and thoroughness.
• Standard Practices:
• Follow standard precautions and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Education:
• Associate Degree or RN Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
• Experience:
• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Supervisor Nurse leading a team, required.
• 5 years of experience healthcare or nursing administration, required.
• 5 years of professional nursing experience.
• Licensure & Certification:
• Active RN license in Alabama or Multistate of practice with unrestricted and non‑probationary status.
• Specialty certifications are desirable (e.g., CCHP, ACHE).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Competencies:
• Experience in scheduling a team.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, organizational, and decisive judgment skills.
• Effective communication and customer service abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Must adhere to Yes Care and departmental policies and procedures.
• Additional Requirements:
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