Nurse Director
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Wake County, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Nurse Director II (NS)Position Number
Grade
MH22About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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!
Description of Work
The Nurse Director provides executive oversight for nursing operations at the Central Prison Healthcare Complex ensuring the delivery of safe effective and evidencebased care within one of North Carolinas most complex correctional healthcare environments. This role establishes strategic priorities for nursing services develops operational plans and ensures alignment with the mission and goals of Health Services and the Department of Adult Correction. The Nurse Director oversees inpatient medical and behavioral health nursing operations urgent care specialty clinics perioperative services Medical Records and Utilization Review while building highperforming teams advancing professional nursing practice optimizing staffing models and driving quality and patient safety initiatives. As a key member of the executive leadership team the Nurse Director collaborates with interdisciplinary leaders to evaluate performance implement evidencebased improvements strengthen workforce engagement and succession planning and lead strategic initiatives that enhance healthcare operations improve patient outcomes and support the overall delivery of correctional healthcare across the Central Prison Healthcare Complex.Job Duties
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for nursing operations across all clinical service areas.
Develop implement and monitor operational plans that align nursing services with organizational goals.
Lead workforce development efforts including staffing optimization performance management and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws regulations accreditation standards and professional nursing practice requirements.
Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across inpatient outpatient and specialty services.
Foster a culture of accountability collaboration innovation and continuous improvement within nursing teams.
Partner with interdisciplinary leaders to evaluate organizational performance and implement evidencebased improvements.
Oversee resource utilization operational efficiency and the delivery of patientcentered evidencebased care.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:
Executive nursing leadership experience in a hospital or integrated healthcare system.
Experience overseeing inpatient and ambulatory healthcare services.
Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of correctional healthcare behavioral health surgical services and healthcare accreditation standards.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night BeforeTheEnd Date
StateBenefitsInformation:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlexSupplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefitswebsiteforadditionalinformation.
About The Division ofComprehensive Health Services:
Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionallyappropriate medical mental health dental and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access totimely 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.Applications 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 mayimpactscreening and salary determination.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications aresubmitted only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
Education Equivalency Verification
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 membership website at and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy ofthe DD256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 six years of nursing experience including four years of experience in a Nurse Supervisor capacity.EEO Statement
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.
Recruiter:
Lisa Warren ByrdEmail:
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