Director of Nursing

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Occupation:

Medical and Health Services Managers

Location:

Grants, NM - 87020 Positions available: 1 Job #: 24541

Source:

Wexford Health Sources Inc

Posted:

04/18/2026

Web Site:

www.wexfordhealth.com

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Graduate of nursing school required; BSN preferred Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. SUMMARY

• Regular Full Time
• Grants, New Mexico
• Posted 1 day ago Wexford Health To Apply for this Job Click Here

POSITION

Director of Nursing

SCHEDULE

Full-Time

FACILITY

Western New Mexico Correctional Facility South

LOCATION

Grants, NM SIGN

ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross/BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for and accountability for structuring, comprehensive planning and implementing the Nursing Services Program that guides the delivery of a quality health care program.
• Participates and/or directs planning, priority setting and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that are in compliance with contractual requirements, client, and national standards.
• Coordinate and monitor orientation, in-services and continuing education within Nursing Services. Responsible for coordinating and providing clinical orientation and nursing in-service training.
• Coordinates the development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of quality care.
• Participates in and chairs the Utilization Review Committee, Quality Assurance Committee and Infection Control Committee; develops and implements procedures, audits and nursing in-services.
• Receives and reviews daily outpatient and infirmary reports. Submits all required reports on a timely basis.
• Conducts regular meetings with nursing staff and ensures the practice of nursing is consistent with current standards.
• Acts as administrator on call for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs.
• Develops and maintains staff schedule for Nursing Services in accordance with contract terms of nursing coverage. Responsible for making changes in time schedules, and granting special requests for time off, if applicable
• Serves as representative for, and/or liaison between, Nursing services and other health care providers, as well as Health Services Administrator, and coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Keeps abreast and follows through on incidents occurring on all shifts.
• Reviews all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, investigates, reconciles and forwards written findings to the Health Services Administrator.
• Review all mediation errors, and forwards written findings to the Health Services Administrator.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSURE

Current New Mexico Registered Nursing License

CERTIFICATION

Current CPR Certification

EDUCATION

Graduate of nursing school required; BSN preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

3 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership nursing role preferred; 2 years of administrative and/or correctional nursing experience can be substituted for

BSN. EOE/M/F/D/V 24541

, , , , , To Apply for this Job Click Here Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Wexford Health Sources Inc Social Links Connect with Wexford Health Sources Inc Other Local Jobs from Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Substance Use Disorder Counselor Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Grants, NM Counselors, All Other Regular Hospitals - 7 weeks ago SUMMARY

• Regular Full Time
• Grants, New Mexico
• Posted 1 day ago Wexford Health To Apply for this Job Click Here

POSITION

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

SCHEDULE

Full-Time

FACILITY

Western NM Correctional Facility North

LOCATION

Grants, NM A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

The Substance Use Counselor is responsible and accountable for the delivery of contracted substance use disorder services in the facilities within the NMCD facility. Primary duties include the screening and assessment of psychiatric, medical, social services, employment and residential needs, as well as risk factors for re-incarceration as soon as possible after the individual's admission to jail. The Substance Use Counselor will also work with designated NMCD Staff to coordinate aftercare services in the community.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Assesses booking information on each new arrival to determine if there is a clinically significant problem with alcohol and/or other drugs of abuse. 2. Screens new arrivals with a substance use disorder to determine severity of need. 3. Reviews referrals received from healthcare providers, medical staff, programs staff and security staff to determine severity of need. 4. Effectively triages patients for addiction severity assessment, medical and/or psychiatric care focused on continuity of care and stabilization of condition. 5. Provides brief supportive interactions with individuals undergoing medically supervised withdrawal. 6. Completes Screening tools for particular substance use disorders. 7. Conducts assessment with referred patients to gauge the severity of an individual's substance use and provide a comprehensive overview of an individual's addiction-related issues. 8. Provides psychoeducational group therapy services focused on identification of addiction-related issues and the development of relapse prevention planning 9. Coordinates care with community providers and community supervision agencies, including the exchange of treatment records, communication of treatment needs and linkage of individuals with available services and support options upon release in concert with NMCD staff 10. Connects patients with any on-site services and programs available to assist with meeting needs. 12. Generates detainee passes for clinic visits and medication orders, collects patient signature and submits to the medical department staff responsible. 13. Obtains patient signatures on any refusals for medications and services. 14. Completes patient requests for health records in an effort to retrieve prior health records. 15. Communicates with individuals via request, triages the requests and schedules tasks within the electronic health record. 16. Coordinates discharge planning with designated NMCD Staff. 17. Ensures and maintains the confidentiality of all medical records information and patient care information. 18. Validates and ensures that forms for the release of information are current, accurate and complete as defined by

HIPAA. 19.

Releases information at the direction of the Psychiatric Provider, Mental Health Professional, Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.

• Refers to supervisor any requests of a questionable nature.
• Ensures the security of all active and inactive medical records.

20. Assists in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements. Maintain logs for appropriate medical unit onsite staff. 21. Understands and complies with all state, facility and company policies, procedures and protocols related to the medical and mental health departments. 22. Meets timelines related to case management and departmental productivity guidelines. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Mental Health Professional Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Grants, NM Mental Health Counselors Regular Hospitals - 7 weeks ago SUMMARY

• Regular Part Time
• Grants, New Mexico
• Posted 1 day ago Wexford Health To Apply for this Job Click Here

POSITION

Mental Health Professional

SCHEDULE

Part-time (20 hours per week)

FACILITY

Western NM Correctional Facility North

LOCATION

Grants, NM A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Professional is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and provides clinically appropriate services under the clinical direction of the Associate Director, Mental Health Programs. The Mental Health Professional will provide mental health screenings and assessments, clinical watches, treatment groups and individual sessions, as well as other clinically related activities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Provide clinical services, including screening, assessment, treatment planning and crisis intervention. 2. Performs individual and group therapeutic counseling. 3. Performs administrative consultations for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution. 4. Interviews inmates to obtain information concerning medical history, mental health history, or other pertinent information. 5. Observes inmates to detect indications of abnormal behavior. 6. Reviews results of tests, treatment plans and treatment cases with the behavioral health team to evaluate client needs and implement treatment. 7. Coordinates psychiatry services, which includes but is not limited to tracking and triaging patients' requests or staff referrals for psychotropic meds; administrative duties for psychiatry visits; tracking psychiatry services provided including signed consents and obtaining refusals. 8. Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as counseling, behavior modification and psychosocial education to assist inmates in managing their mental disorders and other interpersonal or environmental problems. 9. Discusses progress toward treatment goals with inmates and ensures that the treatment plan is completed in a timely manner, adhered to as the barometer for treatment and is reflected in the progress notes. 10. Consults with behavioral health team concerning treatment plan and amends plan as described 11. Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested. 12. Experience working effectively with a multi-disciplinary treatment team, providing clinical supervision, performing consultation and teaching others 13. Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports. 14. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. 15. Provides documentation in accordance with unit policies, procedures, and facility policies when recommended and/or indicated. 16. Participates in mandatory as well as elective educational activities as well as orientation of new staff, and inmate orientation. 17. Attends weekly staff meetings and follows all team/unit protocols. 18. Adheres to safety and security policies, and participates in disaster drills. 19. Follows security regulations and policies, with consideration of clinical factors. 20. Completes case management responsibilities as required. 21. Completes chart reviews as required. 22. Engages in internal audit preparation and review process as directed by the Associate Director, Mental Health Programs. 23. Appropriately recommends/offers input to multi-disciplinary team for transfers to alternate levels of care, and/or grade changes when requested. 24. Participates in all mental health watches and log entries as directed 25. Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Medical and Health Services Managers Help for Occupation Information for Medical and Health Services Managers. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at http://www.wexfordhealth.com/ on 04/18/2026 4:23:48 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]