Chief Nursing Officer - Health Services

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

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!

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.

• 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.

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

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

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 Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.

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.

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.

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…