Director of Nursing

Summary of Work
Be a critical part of our efforts to transform lives, influence change and strengthen our community as the Director of Nursing (DON) at the James River Correctional Center in Jamestown, ND. As the Director of Nursing, you will lead a nursing team of seven nurses, as well as coordinate daily operations of JRCC’s clinic and infirmary. You will ensure 24/7 nursing coverage and coordinate multiple clinic schedules.

Also, you’ll manage sick call, doctor call, medical, psychiatry, PT and contract medical services within the facility. To be successful in this position, you must be willing to work with a residential population daily, demonstrating compassion and respect for all in your care. You prefer to work as part of a team and can reach comfortably across disciplines and departments.

You’re a recognized leader who delegates effectively and holds people accountable. Yet you’ll roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team when needed. You shift fluidly from task to task. And you’re interested in innovations in health care, especially how it relates to a residential population.

Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications:

Current RN license with the ND Board of Nursing Three (3) years nursing experience

Ability to cover shifts evenings, weekends or holidays

Ability to complete successfully standard background, criminal record check, and drug screening

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

A bachelor’s degree in nursing

Experience working in a corrections setting

Experience in med/surg, behavioral health or public health

Demonstrated nursing leadership experience as a charge nurse, clinical coordinator, director of nursing or DONAbout Team ND
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Application Procedures
All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted.  Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

Cover Letter Resume Application  materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

Contact Robin Thorstenson at  or at rkthorstenson, or TTY  for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Agency Specific
About James River Correctional Center This position is located onsite at the James River Correctional Center in Jamestown (JRCC), North Dakota. JRCC is a medium custody facility that houses male residents operated by the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The JRCC mission is to provide a safe environment to learn and practice skills necessary to be successful in the community.

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