Director of Nursing - Correctional Health Leader

Naphcare, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescriptions free of charge

Lowest Cost Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K and Roth with company contrib.

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance

Generous paid time off & holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the nursing team at Montgomery County Detention in Montgomery, AL.

The DON will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure safe, compassionate patient care in a correctional setting. The ideal candidate brings a valid Alabama RN license, BLS, and 3+ years of progressive management in healthcare, with a strong track record of staff development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Alabama.
• AHA BLS certification — REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical and progressive management experience in correctional healthcare, acute care, or related setting.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing nursing teams.
• Ability to manage complex staffing schedules, resources, and priorities.
• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with policies; background and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily nursing operations, mentor clinical staff, and collaborate with healthcare and correctional leadership.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, resources, budgets, and daily nursing activities.
• Drive CQI initiatives and ensure practices meet clinical standards.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and ACA/NCCHC standards.
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and facility leaders to coordinate care.
• Conduct clinical rounds, review care plans, and provide staff education.
• Ensure availability of supplies, equipment, and medications with safety focus.

Skills

RN license AL

BLS certified

Clinical management

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Job description

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the nursing team at Montgomery County Detention in Montgomery, AL.

The DON will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure safe, compassionate patient care in a correctional setting. The ideal candidate brings a valid Alabama RN license, BLS, and 3+ years of progressive management in healthcare, with a strong track record of staff development and regulatory compliance.