Director of Nursing (DON)

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

Overview

NaphCare is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team at Montgomery County Detention in Montgomery, AL!

Are you a strong nursing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and is passionate about delivering quality patient care?

This is your opportunity to take your nursing leadership career to the next level while making a meaningful difference in an underserved patient population.

As our Director of Nursing, you'll oversee daily nursing operations, support and mentor clinical staff, and collaborate with healthcare and correctional leadership to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

Job Duties / Responsibilities

As the Director of Nursing, you'll play a key role in driving clinical excellence, supporting your team, and maintaining high standards of patient care.

• Lead and Inspire: Provide daily leadership, coaching, mentoring, and support to nursing staff while fostering a positive, accountable work environment.
• Oversee Nursing Operations: Manage staffing, scheduling, clinical resources, budgets, and daily nursing activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Drive Quality Patient Care: Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and ensure nursing practices meet established clinical standards.
• Build a Strong Team: Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development of nursing staff.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain compliance with facility policies, applicable regulations, and ACA and NCCHC standards.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with medical, mental health, correctional, and facility leadership to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
• Promote Clinical Excellence: Conduct clinical rounds, review patient care plans and documentation, and provide ongoing staff education.
• Manage Resources and Safety: Ensure appropriate availability of medical supplies, equipment, and medications while proactively addressing safety concerns and operational challenges.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alabama.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — REQUIRED.

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical and progressive management experience in correctional healthcare, acute care, or a related healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing nursing teams.

• Ability to manage complex staffing schedules, clinical resources, and operational priorities.

• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, infection prevention, healthcare regulations, and patient safety practices.

• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism, and comply with facility policies and the company Code of Conduct.

• Must successfully complete required facility background screening and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our RNs do:

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If you want a career where you can truly make a difference!

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