APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$76,170.24 to
$115,090.56
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.
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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. The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) for our Juvenile Services facilities. The mission of Juvenile Services is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services for the youth we serve. As a key member of the Juvenile Services Administration team this position will lead and direct the full-time nursing services for the DCFS Juvenile Justice facilities located in North Las Vegas, Caliente and Elko, Nevada. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Responsibilities include: performing administrative duties related to the management of direct nursing care; ensuring quality of care with established nursing standards and DCFS nursing policies; developing and implementing policies and procedures concerning nursing operations, safety, and security; stabilization of emergencies while arranging for transport; supervise routine, basic, and minor emergency care provided to youth; and provide direct nursing services when needed. This is a full-time position and will be located in Las Vegas, Elko, or Caliente, depending on the most qualified candidate, with an anticipated work schedule of 8a-5p Monday-Friday that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. **Please ensure your application reflects your current nursing license information. This should be included in the "license" section of your application.** The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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 as described above. |
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A Bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience.
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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. |
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Some positions require a valid driver's license at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
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Some positions require CPR certification at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
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Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
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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. |
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1) Please describe your experience participating in the development of policies, procedures and budgets, including where the experience was gained.
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2) How did you hear about this position?
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