Nursing Services Director

Clarinda Correctional Facility is looking for a Nursing Services Director that plans and administers the total nursing care program of a large male medium security correctional facility; functions as associate nursing administrator in a large health care-oriented facility; performs related work as required. Supervises and evaluates the work of a subordinate staff; effectively recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments, and administers personnel and related policies and procedures. Promotes and evaluates the nursing department standards, philosophy, goals and objectives to assure the optimum level of wellness for clients; monitors accrediting/surveying/regulatory body criteria to maintain compliance. All new hires are required to complete the following: Successful completion after hire of a three-week Pre-service Training Program in Des Moines, IA Successful completion of a six-month probationary period during which final job suitability is determined. State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and experience equal to three years of full-time supervisory/management nursing experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Nursing and experience equal to one year of full-time supervisory/management nursing experience; OR an equivalent combination of the required education and experience, substituting one year of experience for thirty semester hours or equivalent of education; no substitution for three years of full-time supervisory/management nursing experience. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. More information can be found at

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Please include your license number and expiration date with your application. Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days