Pays $97k-$195kNursing Leadership market median is ~$118k (133 jobs) · Above average in Nursing Administration (RN) for work-life (6.1/10, vs 623 in this specialty)

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State of North Carolina
Wake Forest, North Carolina

Chief Nursing Officer - Health Services

Registered Nurse Above average in Nursing Administration (RN)No callFull-Time
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

About the Role

Statewide nursing leadership for NC Department of Adult Correction. Salary $97,268-$194,534. State benefits package.

Join State of North Carolina as a Chief Nursing Officer – Health Services in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $97K - $195K
  • Health Insurance options
  • Retirement Plans
  • NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with State of North Carolina in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing provides statewide leadership for all nursing services, overseeing strategic planning, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives. This role directs nursing operations across all facilities, manages leadership teams, and ensures compliance with practice standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. The role requires seven years of nursing experience, including at least five years in a Nurse Supervisor capacity.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Strategic PlanningNursing LeadershipStaffing ManagementQuality ImprovementPolicy DevelopmentClinical ProtocolsRegulatory CompliancePerformance ImprovementStaff DevelopmentPatient CareOperational EfficiencyNursing Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chief Nursing Officer - Health Services at State of North Carolina a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 623 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

In North Carolina, Nursing Administration listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$108k across 32 listings, vs ~$112k nationally (503 listings).

North Carolina's cost-of-living index is 95.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state — North Carolina ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 133 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About State of North Carolina

Government Administration
Raleigh, North Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave