**Why Wellpath** **Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.** If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. **About this role** In their role, the Director of Nursing(DON)is accountable for developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements. They work closely with the Medical Director to promotehigh standardsof care and support the professional development of nursing staff toprovidequality care to patients. **Additional Details** Are you ready to lead a team that makes a difference every day? As the Director of Nursing at San Juan County Detention Center, you’ll oversee nursing operations, support patient care, and ensure the highest standards of healthcare. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced RN to take on a meaningful leadership role, guiding a dedicated team to deliver essential health services to our community. Bring your experience, compassion, and leadership skills where you can help shape healthcare for a community in need." **What you bring to the table** Education + Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing Experience + 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended + Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred Licenses/Certifications + Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment. + Obtain and maintain CPR certification **What you will do** + Oversees daily operations and manages budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals andobjectives. + Organizesservice delivery,manageresources, andcollaboratewith other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors. + Leads quality improvement activities,providesdirect supervision, and serves as a resource and consultant to nursing staff. + Monitorssafety issues,evaluateservicedeliveryand staff growth, andadhereto the organization's Code of Conduct. + Demonstrates knowledge of risk management, clinical precautions, infection control, fall prevention, utilization of special procedures, environmental checks, fire disaster procedures, and alternatives to use with regards to seclusion/restraint methods. **Qualifications & Requirements** Education + Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing Experience + 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended + Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred Licenses/Certifications + Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment. + Obtain and maintain CPR certification **Additional Details** Are you ready to lead a team that makes a difference every day? As the Director of Nursing at San Juan County Detention Center, you’ll oversee nursing operations, support patient care, and ensure the highest standards of healthcare. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced RN to take on a meaningful leadership role, guiding a dedicated team to deliver essential health services to our community. Bring your experience, compassion, and leadership skills where you can help shape healthcare for a community in need." **We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer** We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. **We encourage you to apply!** If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. Quick Apply (https://careers-wellpath.icims.com/jobs/169658/director-of-nursing/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336175207) **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job** _24-169658_ **Facility** _NM San Juan Adult Det Ctr_ **Type** _Full-Time_ **Shift** _Day 8 hour_ **Recruiter : Full Name: First Last** _Pamela Barkowski_ **Recruiter : Email** _Pamela.Barkowski@Wellpath.us_