APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$68,361.12 to
$103,251.60
PAY GRADE: 44
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Directors of Nursing oversee and direct the 24-hour, full-time nursing services for psychiatric, developmentally disabled or correctional patients in facilities providing inpatient, residential, or a combination of inpatient or residential and outpatient services; perform administrative duties related to the management of direct nursing care; or oversee and direct the Community Medication Clinic program of Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This position will oversee and direct medical services at an infirmary which provides medical treatment to inmates. A Director of Nursing Services I (DONS I) will ensure medical services are provided in compliance with regulatory, community, and/or accreditation standards and security required. Medical service may include general medical, psychiatric, extended care, inpatient and outpatient and preventative health care. DONS I will develop or assist in the development of medical staff policies/procedures, and goals. They will prepare narrative and statistical reports; participate in budget preparation; monitor and manage the expenditure of funds; supervise nursing staff; ensure the safe and secure storage and administration of medications, narcotics and related supplies; rotate on-call duties and oversee the provision of services at multiple locations.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and four years of professional nursing experience in a correctional, medical/surgical, inpatient psychiatric, or residential setting, including two years of experience as a nursing supervisor with responsibility for overseeing the work of professional nursing staff, developing staffing plans, and participating in the development of policies, procedures and budgets; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
A Bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience.
Probationary employees working for the Department of Corrections must successfully complete 40 hours of "pre-service" training provided by the department.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, some positions have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Some positions require a valid driver's license at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Some positions require CPR certification at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
