Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing – Yes Care

Location: Bessemer, AL |
Shift: Day – M-F |
Rate: $94,650/Annually

• Functions as the senior clinical nurse for their respective area of responsibility.
• Supervises the delivery of nursing services provided to the inmates within their areas of responsibility daily.
• Assists / Develops monthly staffing schedule one month in advance, works with Charge Nurses to adjust daily personnel needs, and provides any personnel changes to HSA and BHDON.
• Visits each area of clinical responsibility at least once a week to observe staff performance and discuss ongoing programs and problems.
• Ensures that each area of clinical responsibility provides the state required data to Infection Control in a timely manner.
• Plays an active role in continuous quality improvement activities or projects.
• Assists with monitoring and tracking of patient grievances in a timely and complete manner and assists Charge Nurses with answering inmate grievances in a similar manner.
• Puts into operation and enforces current policies and procedures, making recommendations to the DON for any updates or changes needed.
• Ensures new staff is scheduled for proper orientation prior to routine staffing assignments.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Associate degree or RN Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare / nursing administration.
• Active RN license in the state where the position is located with unrestricted/non‑probationary status.
• Specialty certification desired (e.g., CCHP, ACHE, etc.).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Requires critical thinking, organizational, decisive judgment, communication, good customer service skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, work in a stressful environment, and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Must always follow Yes Care and departmental policies and procedures.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.
• A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• 401(k) with Matching Funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Yes Care provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.

Yes Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #INDAL