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Director of Nursing (DON)

VitalCore Health Strategies
Alamogordo, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
 
 
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Director of Nursing at Otero County Jail in Alamogordo, New Mexico!

Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package? 


At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. 


DIRECTOR OF NURSING BENEFITS PACKAGE: 


  • Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day 
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability 
  • Identity Theft Protection 
  • Animal/Pet Insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 
  • 401K 
  • PTO


DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION SUMMARY 

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a supervisory nursing position who works in a correctional setting in which nursing services are required on a 24-hour basis. The DON supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units. The DON verifies that patients’ needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance. They participate in the planning work for assigned units and coordinate activities with other patient units/departments. The DON plans and organizes training for staff members and works in partnership with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets. 

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