Statewide Chief Nursing Officer – Health Services

N.C. Department of Adult Correction Health Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction Health Services is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide statewide leadership for all nursing services. The role oversees staffing, education, compliance, quality improvement, and policy development across facilities, driving improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.

The position directs nursing operations, leads nursing leadership teams, ensures staff competency, and collaborates with Health Services leadership to maintain safe, compliant

Qualifications

• RN license in North Carolina
• Seven years of nursing experience with at least five years in a Nurse Supervisor capacity

Responsibilities

• Leads statewide development, implementation, and evaluation of the Nursing Strategic Plan.
• Oversees staffing standards, recruitment, retention, and appropriate staffing levels across facilities.
• Directs nursing education, competency programs, and ongoing staff development.
• Oversees quality assurance, performance improvement, and compliance with nursing standards.
• Develops and maintains nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols and facilitates cross-team communication.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Quality improvement

Policy development

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in NC

Job description

The NC Department of Adult Correction Health Services is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide statewide leadership for all nursing services. The role oversees staffing, education, compliance, quality improvement, and policy development across facilities, driving improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.

The position directs nursing operations, leads nursing leadership teams, ensures staff competency, and collaborates with Health Services leadership to maintain safe, compliant