SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC

Hiring organization · Based in Birmingham, AL

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What the day-to-day looks like

Benefits

Job postings reference sign-on and retention bonuses for select positions, as well as flexible scheduling options. Full-time and part-time roles are available alongside PRN positions.

The city

Living in Concord, NC

Concord sits just northeast of Charlotte, blending small-town charm with big-speedway energy—Charlotte Motor Speedway draws racing fans year-round. A historic downtown offers local shops and eateries, while Concord Mills delivers major retail. With Southern hospitality and steady growth, it's a practical pick for nurses seeking quieter suburban living near a major metro.

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Metro price level · Concord area: 97.3; 3% below the national average
Median gross rent: $1,451/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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Who they are

Southern Health Partners Inc. is a Birmingham, AL-based healthcare company that specializes in providing medical, dental, and mental health services to county and city correctional facilities.

More about SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC

Founded over 25 years ago, the company describes itself as a pioneer in customized inmate medical solutions and currently contracts with more than 250 facilities across 14 states. Rather than operating traditional hospitals or clinics, Southern Health Partners deploys nursing professionals into jail and correctional settings to deliver care to incarcerated populations. Nurses working here provide care in a unique environment that differs significantly from traditional healthcare settings, requiring adaptability and comfort working within security protocols. The company employs LPNs, RNs, and other healthcare staff in full-time, part-time, and PRN capacities, typically offering 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling options. Job postings indicate positions at county jails across Alabama and other states, with roles involving night shifts and alternating weekend schedules.

Southern Health Partners' mission centers on being the leading provider of customized healthcare solutions to correctional facilities. The organization emphasizes tailoring medical, dental, and mental health services to the specific needs of each contracted facility and its inmate population. Their values appear to focus on flexibility, purpose-driven care, and teamwork, as evidenced by company updates highlighting collaborative facility moves and team support.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

flexiblepurpose-drivencorrectional healthcareadaptableteam-orientednon-traditionalsecurity-consciouscommunity-focused

What nurses say in reviews

Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 465 nurse-specific reviews, with sub-ratings of 3.1 for work-life balance, 2.9 for pay and benefits, 2.9 for job security and advancement, 3.0 for management, and 3.1 for culture. Lensa reports a 3.5 overall rating based on 7 ratings, with higher scores for work-life balance (3.9), culture and values (3.9), and recognition and support (3.7), but a notably lower score for professional growth (2.4). Glassdoor lists 227 reviews. Nurses cite time and location flexibility, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things as positives, while areas for improvement include trust in colleagues, inclusive work environment, and sense of belonging.

The good

Time and location flexibility with full-time, part-time, and PRN options
Clear sense of purpose working in correctional healthcare
Ability to learn new things in a unique clinical environment
12-hour shift structure allowing for compressed work schedules
Sign-on and retention bonuses offered for select positions
Company demonstrates active team engagement and support across sites

The hard parts

Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.9 out of 5 by nurses on Indeed
Limited professional growth opportunities per Lensa rating of 2.4 out of 5
Concerns about trust in colleagues and sense of belonging noted by employees
Work environment involves correctional facilities, which may not suit all nurses

“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”

A nurse, on why they stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Aug 5, 2026
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