Director of Nursing
Company: Wexford Health
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION: Director of Nursing
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 8a-4:30p weekends off FACILITY: North Central
Regional Jail LOCATION: Greenwood, WV 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 Wexford Health offers
a competitive benefits package including: Performance check-ins
with annual merit increase Generous paid-time off program that
combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health
insurance through BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plan Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION SUMMARY A
professional nurse registered in the state of assignment with
experience in practice of nursing and possessing advanced studies
and expertise in administration of nursing services. The Director
of Nursing has the authority, responsibility and accountability for
structuring, comprehensive planning and implementing the Nursing
Services Program that guides the delivery of a quality health care
program. Receives and reviews daily outpatient and infirmary
reports. Participates in planning, priority setting and the
development of policies and procedures for health care activities
that are in compliance with contractual requirements, Department of
Corrections, and national standards. Directs planning, priority
setting and the development of policies and procedures for the
Division of Nursing Services that comply with contractual
requirements, Department of Corrections and national standards.
Coordinates and monitors orientation, in-services and continuing
education within the Division of Nursing Services. Coordinates the
development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to
the standards of quality care. Conducts recruitment/retention
efforts for the division of Nursing Services. Participates in the
development and administration of a budget for Nursing Services.
Chairs and Infection Control Committee; develops and implements
procedures, audits and nursing in-services. Prepares and submits
monthly reports to the Health Care Unit Administrator. Conducts
regular meetings with nursing staff. Acts as administrator on call
for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs. Responsible for
coordinating and providing clinical orientation and nursing
in-service training. Member of the Utilization Review Committee and
Quality Assurance Committee. Develops and maintains staff schedule
for Division of 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. Develops, implements and evaluates the philosophy,
goals and objectives. Ensures the practice of nursing is consistent
with current standards, and is responsible for level of care.
Serves as representative for, and/or liaison between, Nursing
services and other health care providers, as well as Health Care
Unit Administrator, and coordinates patient care with other
departments. Provides guidance to the nursing staff in patient care
problems; delegates responsibility within the scope of the
employee's abilities. Remains visible and is responsive to all
medical disciplines. Supports and participates in evaluation
designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluates
employees' performance, and maintains accurate care. Participates
in, and maintains good relationship with community organizations.
Keeps abreast and follows through on incidents occurring on all
shifts. Available for conferences on all shifts. Counsels nursing
personnel in following established protocols. Reports all
communicable diseases to the local/state health authorities.
Reviews all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, investigates,
reconciles and forwards written findings to the Health Care Unit
Administrator. Review all mediation errors, and forwards written
findings to the Health Care Unit Administrator. Prepares and
submits monthly reports to the Health Care Unit Administrator.
Responds to applicable grievances, and submits to project director.
Assesses established policies, and reviews policies as needed.
Submits monthly report of audits: Outpatient Services. Medication
Usage Family Emergency Room Visits. Inmate Injury Reports Inmate
Heart Attacks Newly Diagnosed Cancer Cases JOB REQUIREMENTS The
following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent
combination of education and experience may be accepted. LICENSURE:
Current State Registered Nursing License CERTIFICATION: Current CPR
Certification EDUCATION: Graduate of nursing school required; BSN
preferred PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience in a
supervisory/leadership nursing role preferred; 2 years of
administrative and/or correctional nursing experience can be
substituted for BSN. EOE/M/F/D/V 24174
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