Chief Nursing Officer - Health Services

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Nurse Director III to provide statewide leadership for nursing services, directing strategic planning, staffing, education, compliance, quality improvement, and policy development across Health Services.

The role oversees nursing operations across facilities, leads nursing leadership teams, ensures staff competency, and drives initiatives to improve patient care and operational efficiency in a state agency.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Seven years of nursing experience, including five years in a Nurse Supervisor capacity.

Responsibilities

• Leads statewide nursing services development, planning, staffing, education, compliance and policy.
• Directs nursing operations across facilities and manages nursing leadership teams.
• Drives quality improvement initiatives and enhances patient care and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Health Services

Job Classification Title Nurse Director III (NS) Position Number 60064458 Grade MH23

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Director of Nursing provides statewide leadership for all nursing services, overseeing strategic planning, staffing, education, compliance, quality improvement, and policy development. The role directs nursing operations across all facilities, manages nursing leadership teams, ensures staff competency, and drives initiatives that improve patient care, communication, and operational efficiency.

Key Duties

• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of the statewide Nursing Strategic Plan.
• Establishes staffing standards, oversees recruitment and retention, and ensures appropriate staffing levels across all facilities.
• Directs nursing education, competency programs, and ongoing staff development to ensure qualified and skilled nursing personnel.
• Oversees quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and compliance with nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and maintains nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols while facilitating communication across nursing and Health Services leadership teams.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $97,268 - $194,534

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information

Exempt Position

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) The posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date Previous Applicants Do Not Need To ReapplyIn Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.

About The Division of Health Services

Health Services (HS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. HS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the well being of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application. Applicants must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."\

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and seven years of nursing experience, including five years of experience in a Nurse Supervisor capacity.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.