Chief Nursing Officer - Health Services

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Key Responsibilities

- Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of the statewide Nursing Strategic Plan.- Establishes staffing standards, oversees recruitment and retention,

Requirements Summary

$97,268 - $194,

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Adult Correction

COO - Health Services

Nurse Director III (NS)

60064458

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.

Key Duties Include:
- 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

What We Offer

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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

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.

Requirements

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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.

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.

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.

Lisa Warren Byrd

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov