NaphCare is hiring a Director of Nursing (RN) just like you to join our team at Polk County Jail located in Des Moines, IA.

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits:

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan


• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!


• Lowest Cost Benefits! $44 for single, $105 for family!


• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services


• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!


• Tuition Assistance


• Referral bonuses


• On-site education


• Free Continuing Education!


• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee


• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities for Director of Nursing (RN):

• Responsible for staff development, nursing education and management of nursing practice


• Coordinate nursing staff orientation and training to both facility and company policies


• Observe and evaluate the performance of the nursing staff


• Make clinical rounds


• Assist with recruiting efforts

Qualifications for Director of Nursing (RN):

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Iowa; Bachelors in Nursing preferred


• A valid CPR card


• a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive administrative/management experience in a healthcare setting, with 1 year experience in correctional healthcare preferred.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to with the position and location you're interested in.

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