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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Director of Nursing

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBelle Glade, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
  • Obtain and maintain CPR certification.
  • This position is available only to applicants who reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with the Medical Director to promote high standards of care and support the professional development of nursing staff.
  • Oversee daily operations and manage budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals and objectives.
  • Organize service delivery, manage resources, and collaborate with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors.
  • Lead quality improvement activities, provide direct supervision, and serve as a resource and consultant to nursing staff.
  • Monitor safety issues, evaluate service delivery and staff growth, and adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of risk management, clinical precautions, infection control, fall prevention, utilization of special procedures, environmental checks, fire disaster procedures, and alternatives to use with regard to seclusion and restraint methods.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of supervisory experience in an acute setting is recommended.
  • Emergency Room, communicable disease, medical, and surgical experience is preferred.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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