Director of Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) - Wellpath

• Location: Waycross, GA
• Facility: Ware State Prison
• Job Title: Director of Nursing (DON) (RN).
• Pay Type: Salary/Exempt
• Supervises: RN, LPN, Medication Tech, Nursing Assistant, Medical Records Clerk, and others as assigned
• Calendar Link: https://calendly.com/alreavis/.

• The Director of Nursing is a Registered Nurse with experience in the practice of nursing and possessing advanced studies and expertise in the administration of Nursing Services.
• The Director of Nursing has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for structuring, comprehensive planning, and implementing the Nursing Service Program.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

• 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended.
• Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred.

• Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification.

• Participates in planning, priority setting, and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities.
• Coordinates and monitors orientation, in-service training, and continuing education with the H.S.A.
• Conducts recruitment/retention efforts for nursing service.
• Prepares/submits reports as requested for Health Services Administrator (H.S.A.) in a timely manner.
• Responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
• Conducts regular monthly meetings with nursing staff.
• Manages on-call for nursing emergencies and nursing staff.
• Develops and maintains staffing schedule for Nursing.
• Ensures the practice of nursing is consistent with current standards.
• Serves as a representative for and/or liaison between nursing services and other health care providers.
• Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care.
• Participates and maintains a good relationship with community organizations.
• Reports all communicable diseases to the local/state health authorities.
• Reviews all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, and investigates, reconciles and forwards written findings to H.S.A. and facility security staff.
• Assesses established policies and procedures with re-review as needed.

• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
• Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.

• Works in a clean well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Requires substantial periods of work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds;
• Requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds;
• Requires walking and standing; requires sitting;
• Requires the ability to negotiate stairs; requires the ability to lift patients in and out of bed, wheelchair, and/or stretcher; 
• Requires the ability to reach or bend frequently; 
• Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment.
• Potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances and hazardous materials requiring observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices.

• This job primarily operates independently in a facility.
• This job is performed in a correctional facility, client site, or counseling center including minimum, medium or maximum security levels.
• Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
• This position may require travel depending on specific needs.

• This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. 
• The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

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